Les Clos Perdus - Cuvée 181 2021
Languedoc
Red
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89/100
RVF
The first cuvée produced by Clos Perdus, 181 has since evolved and found its own identity. This blend of southern grape varieties gives the wine a distinctive structure: Carignan for freshness, Grenache for richness on the palate, Mourvèdre for intensity and complexity. A cuvée balanced between acidity and ripe fruit extraction.
Features
Estate
Les Clos Perdus
Cuvée
Cuvée 181
Vintage
2021
Designation
Vin de France
Region
Languedoc
Grape varieties
50% Carignan, 35% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre
Terroirs
Heavy, clay-limestone soil
Viticulture
Certified organic and biodynamic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
De-stemming (5% whole bunches), partial crushing, spontaneous fermentation after 3-4 days of maceration, skin contact for 21 days, vertical pressing.
Breeding
In stainless steel tanks on fine lees for 9 months, no fining or filtration
Alcohol content
14.5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Purplish-red color
Nose
Intense, bright aromas of quetsche, blackcurrant and fennel
Mouth
Taut and seductive, with dominant notes of black fruit, dried fig and sage, well-structured, good balance between lively acidity and ripe fruit character.
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink before
2029
Production
5,064 bottles
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with a platter of Spanish charcuterie, pork filet mignon with citrus fruit, gnocchi bolognese...
Les Clos Perdus
Vin de France
Expert opinion
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated (guide 2023) 89/100 (Vintage 2019)
Domaine rated (guide 2023) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winemakers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the domain :
Paul Old cultivates these old vines between Corbières and Roussillon biodynamically. The minimalist approach in the cellar produces both highs (Prioundo and L'Extrême, in white) and lows, with gas saturation in certain cuvées and an occasional lack of clarity. The wines do, however, know how to age, and benefit from aeration.
Jancis Robinson
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