The first cuvée produced by Clos Perdus, 111 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 111
Vintage
2013
Designation
Corbières
Region
Languedoc
Grape varieties
Carignan, Grenache, Mourvèdre
Terroirs
heavy, clay-limestone soil
Viticulture
certified organic and biodynamic
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
De-stemming (5% whole bunches), partial crushing. Spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel tanks after 3-4 days of maceration, skin contact for 21 days. Vertical pressing
Breeding
in stainless steel tanks on fine lees for 9 months
Alcohol content
14 %
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
purplish-red color
Nose
intense, bright aromas of quetsche, blackcurrant and fennel.
Mouth
Taut and sappy, with dark 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 from
2015
Drink before
2022
Food and wine pairing
on a platter of Spanish charcuterie
Les Clos Perdus
Corbières
Expert opinion
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated (2015 guide) 15.5/20 (vintage 2012) (Good wine)
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 some highs (Prioundo and L'Extrême, in white) but also some 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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