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Les Clos Perdus - Prioundo 2012

Languedoc

Red

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16,5/20

RVF

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16,5/20

Jancis Robinson

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89/100

Robert Parker

"A level above Cuvée 101, the 2012 Corbières Prioundo is a lovely wine with scents of kirsch, blackberry, toasted spices and baked earth. A full-bodied, supple wine with an impressively textured mouthfeel. Made from Grenache and Cinsault, aged 6 months in tank, the tannins are fine, the overall structure is imposing and the style, easy-drinking and gourmet." (Wine Advocate 2015 - Robert Parker)

Features

Estate

Les Clos Perdus

Cuvée

Prioundo

Vintage

2012

Designation

Corbières

Region

Languedoc

Grape varieties

80% Grenache Noir, 20% Cinsault

Terroirs

clay-limestone soil on a well-drained stony plateau

Viticulture

certified organic and biodynamic since 2007

Harvest

manual

Winemaking

De-stemming (20% whole bunches), no crushing. Spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel tanks, after 3 days of maceration, 21 days in contact with the skin. Vertical pressing

Breeding

in stainless steel vats on fine lees for 9 months. No fining. No filtration.

Alcohol content

14 %

Organic

Yes

Tasting & pairing

Eye

deep red color

Nose

aromas of morello cherry, violet, garrigue herbs and pine

Mouth

round, dynamic and pure. Dominant red fruit and sweet spices.

Serve

at 16-18°C

Open

1/2 hour before

Drink from

2015

Drink before

2025

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

can be enjoyed with ham-based tapas, Lebanese tabbouleh, raw-milk cheeses (Morbier, Tomme de Provence, Laguiole...)...

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Expert opinion

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2015 guide) 89/100 (Very good wine)

About the wine:

A level above Cuvée 101, the 2012 Corbières Prioundo is a lovely wine with scents of kirsch, blackberry, toasted spices and baked earth. A full-bodied, supple wine with an impressively textured mouthfeel. Made from Grenache and Cinsault, aged 6 months in tank, the tannins are fine, the overall structure is imposing and the style, easy-drinking and gourmet. This will put a smile on anyone's face for the next 4-5 years.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2015 guide) 16.5/20 (Very good wine)

Domaine rated (2023 guide) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winegrowers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)

About the wine:

Produced inland, based on Grenache and Cinsault grapes, the very fine Prioundo cuvée is elegant, natural and suave.

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

Jancis Robinson

Wine rated 16,5/ 20

Domain Rated Recommended

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