Côtes du Roussillon Villages: Domaine du Clos des Fées 'Vieilles Vignes' Rouge 2020
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Hervé Bizeul makes some superb 'old vine' wines from ancient rootstock - this Côtes du Roussillon Villages is produced from some of the oldest vines on the estate (50 to 100 years old) that grow on limestone slopes. It's a richly-fruited, hedonistic offering with a wealth of black fruit and wild herb flavours with enough tannic structure to support a decade in the cellar.
Acclaimed sommelier turned winemaker Hervé Bizeul has shown the heights that can be reached in this fascinating region and produces a range of exceptional wines from 30 hectares. This red is made from a field-blend of Grenache Noir and Lladoner Pelut along with 35% Carignan and 15% Syrah, aged in a combination of cement tanks and used barrels.
Restorative slow-cooked daubes and casseroles would make admirable food accompaniments.
| Style | Red Wine, Sec, Full-bodied, Non Sparkling |
|---|---|
| Wine Region | Roussillon, Côtes du Roussillon |
| Grape Variety (Cépage) | Carignan, Grenache Noir, Syrah |
| Food & Wine Matching | Beef, Casserole, Charcuterie, Mushrooms |
| Viticulture | Non-Organic |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Cellarage | Drink from now to 2030. |
| Vinification | Hand-harvested grapes from selected plots of 50 to 100 year old vines on limestone-clay soils are vinified in stainless steel after a cold maceration. The wines is aged without racking for 12 months in 1 and 2 year old barrels and bottled after fining. |
| Alcohol By Volume (%) | 14 |
Clos des Fées (Hervé Bizeul)
In 1981, while in his early twenties, Hervé Bizeul was acclaimed the Best Young Sommelier in France. In 1998, after a spell in journalism, Hervé transferred his skills and attention to a small parcel of abandoned vines in a corner of the Roussillon that he felt had great potential.
Despite vinifying his first vintage at the back of a friend's cellar, the Clos des Fées domaine has gone from strength to strength and two decades later is revered throughout France.
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