Clos Marie - Les Métairies du Clos Vieilles Vignes blanc 2019
Languedoc
White
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This brilliant, straw-yellow white reveals candied apricot, almond and sweet spice aromas on the nose, with pure, crystalline mineral accents. The palate is round, chalky and fresh, revealing the fruity flavors perceived on the nose, with a long finish... A chiselled, very gourmet white!
Features
Estate
Clos Marie
Cuvée
Les Métairies du Clos Vieilles Vignes
Vintage
2019
Designation
Coteaux du Languedoc
Region
Languedoc
Grape varieties
80% Carignan blanc, 10% Grenache gris, 10% Rolle
Terroirs
Clay-loam soils, soft limestone
Viticulture
Certified organic and biodynamic
Harvest
Manual, sorting in the cellar if necessary
Winemaking
Direct pressing, light settling
Breeding
In tuns
Alcohol content
13%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Bright, straw-yellow colour
Nose
Fragrances of candied apricot, almonds, sweet spices and pure, crystalline mineral accents.
Mouth
Round, chalky and fresh, revealing the fruity flavours perceived on the nose, with a long finish.
Serve
Decant at 10°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink before
2029
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with lobster grilled with fleur de sel, swordfish with combava sauce, blanquette de veau, smoked fish, blue cheeses...
Clos Marie
Coteaux du Languedoc
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
3*Star rating (High-quality production, a benchmark in its sector)
About the domain :
This flagship estate in the Pic Saint-Loup appellation has been run by Christophe Peyrus since 1995. A leading figure in the appellation, the winemaker cultivates 22 hectares. Hailed for their intensity, finesse, fleshiness and distinction, the estate's wines are not universally acclaimed, however, as some wine-lovers are bothered by the acidity associated with their choice of low-protection wines. Without endorsing this divisive characteristic, we defend Clos Marie for its unique tannin finesse as well as the delicacy of its tastes. We tasted magnificent 2018s and a grandiose 2019 from the entry-level Olivette. Let's hope that all these virtues will be preserved in the future.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (guide 2024) 2*Stars (These great estates, often endowed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the domain :
Since setting up in the Pic Saint-Loup area in 1995, Christophe Peyrus and Françoise Julien have carried out a steady stream of experiments, essential if they are to grasp all the nuances of their terroirs. The work carried out in the vineyard, the high-quality planting material and the higher planting density have all contributed to improving the finesse of the estate's wines. The importance of places and parcels sets the tempo. To understand this, we need only visit the beautiful Simon plot, on stony terraces set in a fault, which has been in complantation since 2002. The whole range, coherent and complementary, places this domaine in the elite of the sector; personal aromatic nuances now flesh out the Simon and Les Glorieuses cuvées, which have the ageing potential and silhouette of the great Rhône wines, without apeating them.
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