Domaine du Clos des Fées - Côtes du Roussillon Villages - Vieilles Vignes - Rouge - 2021

Wine:

The 2021 red Côtes du Roussillon Villages Vieilles Vignes is a little gem of excellence! A great wine that breathes all the scents of the south, including bay leaf, black fruits, stone fruits, peony, along with a smoky touch and a well-integrated noble oakiness. It boasts beautiful complexity and a fresh ensemble that extends into the palate, in a fleshy, concentrated, and mature style, with hints of violet, framed by firm and smooth tannins. A superb wine for aging and harmony, capable of gracefully aging through the decade. Rated 94/100 by the Committee.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested and de-stemmed, pre-fermentation maceration at low temperature, temperature-controlled fermentation with gentle extraction by daily punching of the cap, run-off, rest in vats for 2 months before blending, followed by 12 months' ageing in concrete vats.

Color:

Intense red with violet highlights.

Nose:

Dark fruit dominates, accented by a smoky undertone from the Syrah. Floral notes of peony reveal themselves, offering a lovely freshness.

Palate:

The initial impression reveals a ripe, concentrated, full-bodied style in this fine blend. Flavors of violet and silky, coated tannins define this precise, complex cuvée.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Grilled beef skewer with bell pepper confit, stuffed mushrooms, snacked tournedos and blackcurrant reduction sauce.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2034

A hardworking, inspired, and demanding individual, Hervé Bizeul has made Clos des Fées one of the most beautiful successes of the Roussillon, a pinnacle of French viticulture. His strong character and uncompromising standards are reflected in his wines, which draw an extraordinary expression from the terroirs of Calce.

Under his leadership, the concept of a great wine from the south has fully come into its own, and this estate is now part of the ultra-exclusive circle of French icons.