The winery
Maison Fortant
Maison Fortant is a wine house based in Sète (Languedoc). Born from the Skalli family’s experience, it produces Languedoc wines using parcellaire selection (Sélection Parcellaires).
- Languedoc (Occitanie / Languedoc‑Roussillon) · France
- Since 1920
- 5 products
The story
Origins trace to the Skalli family’s winemaking activity (early 20th century). In the 1980s Robert Skalli launched varietal wines and Fortant de France (a pioneer of Pays d’Oc varietal wines). In 2011 Fortant was acquired by the Boisset group; in 2016 the Maison Fortant designation consolidated the landscape/terroir-driven approach. (sources: Fortant site, Boisset).
Production philosophy
The philosophy is to showcase Languedoc terroirs via parcellaire selection and quality‑focused practices: seeking the best plots, careful vinification (vineyard to cellar), balancing freshness, elegance and territorial identity; commitment to local sustainability and cultural projects.
Terroir and vineyards
Vineyards in the Languedoc (Languedoc‑Roussillon), with plots from terroirs such as the Monts Calcaires — areas between the Garrigues and Cévennes up to about 600 m altitude, complex calcareous soils that promote acidity, minerality and aromatic complexity.
Awards and recognition
Presence in international competitions.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Cabernet-Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Syrah
- Mourvèdre
- Pinot Noir
- Malbec
- Carignan
- Cinsault
- Grenache
- Chardonnay
- Muscat
- Sauvignon
- Viognier
- Rolle
What makes it distinctive
- Based in Sète, on the Mediterranean.
- A pioneer in promoting single-varietal grapes in the Languedoc.
- The "Grands Terroirs" range includes Picpoul de Pinet, Saint-Chinian, Minervois and Pic Saint-Loup.
- Collaborates with approximately one hundred producer partners and cooperatives to source grapes.
- Participation and awards in international competitions.