Clos des Fées
The Domaine du Clos des Fées, which today covers almost 30 hectares in the Côtes du Roussillon, Côtes du Roussillon Villages and Vin de Pays des Côtes Catalanes appellations, is partly composed of steep terraces. The vines, where the red grape varieties take root on clay-limestone soils, are cultivated using the "lutte raisonnée" method: observation of the plots, complete ploughing, no chemical treatments and exclusively manual harvesting. The wines of Domaine du Clos des Fées have become must-haves, acclaimed the world over for their quality and the passion and enthusiasm of their famous producer!
Domaine du Clos des Fées: exceptional wines born of their winemaker's ambition
Hervé Bizeul has been a restaurateur, writer and journalist. When he discovered the Agly valley, his passion for wine caught up with him. By the age of 21, he had won the Ruinard trophy for France's Best Young Sommelier. He moved to Vingrau with his wife in 1997 to reinvent himself as a winemaker. He had no money, but big ambitions, even if the Roussillon vineyards were not very highly rated at the time. To produce his first vintage, in 1998, a winemaker friend lent him his cellar. It was here that the young winemaker created Le Clos des Fées, using grapes harvested from his few hectares of land and bunches picked from abandoned vines. The success was immediate, and the beginnings of a meteoric rise. Thanks to his hard work, courage and patience, the Domaine du Clos des Fées was gradually equipped and expanded, and in just a few years became one of the most prestigious in Roussillon. From the outset of his winegrowing adventure, Hervé Bizeul aimed for excellence: he treated his vines as if they were grands crus, in order to produce the best possible wine. In particular, he has taken care to preserve the biodiversity of his land, and has worked his vines using the "lutte raisonne" method to avoid the use of any chemical products. Harvesting is exclusively manual, and grapes are always picked when ripe. Vinification is rigorous and often daring. This is what enables the Domaine to offer a meticulously crafted range of wines, endowed with great aromatic richness.Quality wines that reveal the diversity of Roussillon's vineyards
Today, Domaine du Clos des Fées covers thirty hectares, divided into 112 parcels. It comprises seven terroirs (Vingrau, Tautavel, Maury, Calce, Lesquerde, Opoul, Espira de l'Agly) planted with grape varieties such as Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre and Carignan. The vines benefit from a wide variety of soils and exposures. This variety, typical of the Roussillon vineyards, enables us to develop unique red and white wines, capable of revealing the specific characteristics of the terroirs in which they were born. The Domaine du Clos des Fées boasts an exceptional winegrowing heritage that its owner is determined to develop, even if this requires a great deal of hard work. From the old vines, many of which are over a hundred years old, he creates remarkable wines: Le Clos des Fées, Les Sorcières, Les Vieilles Vignes, De battre mon cœur s'est arrêté, Un faune avec son fifre... The most extraordinary of these is La Petite Sibérie. This rare wine comes from a unique, iron-rich parcel of ancient Grenache vines on which an icy wind blows 200 days a year. Hervé Bizeul takes advantage of the richness of the land to create unusual and surprising wines. Gathered under the protected designations of origin "Côtes du Roussillon" and "Côtes du Roussillon Villages" or, for some of them, under the PGI (Protected Designation of Origin) labels "Pyrénées orientales" and "Côtes catalanes", the wines of Domaine du Clos des Fées are definitely a tribute to their region.More information on the Clos des Fées
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Le Clos des Fées - IGP Côtes Catalanes Là Où le soleil se lève rouge 2022
Là où le soleil se lève 2022 comes from a parcel known by village elders as THE parcel that produces the best wines. Complex and elegant, the nose combines aromas of blackberry jam, peony and raspberry, with herbaceous notes. The elegant, dense palate offers a refined texture thanks to the extreme finesse of the tannins. A seductively balanced IGP Côtes Catalanes red wine!
Le Clos des Fées - Côtes du Roussillon Villages rouge 2021
92/100 Robert Parker
The estate's flagship cuvée, it seduces with its velvety finish, hints of oak, and notes of blueberries and black cherries. A fine success to be enjoyed, for example, with a fine duck breast...
Le Clos des Fées - Côtes du Roussillon Villages La Petite Sibérie 2021
96/100 James Suckling
Already well known, La Petite Sibérie has become a Roussillon icon. Produced from a small parcel of old vines, this Grenache-dominant wine bewitches from the first nose with its notes of vanilla, blackberry or blackcurrant compote and blueberry tart. The palate, with its fine, delicate tannins, is enveloped in a veil of freshness and pleasant character. A wine that can be kept for more than 15 years, and that will leave you with unforgettable memories.
Le Clos des Fées - Côtes du Roussillon De battre mon cœur s'est arrêté 2023
A surprising cuvée where density and finesse intermingle with precision. The freshness provided by notes of fine herbs, white pepper and balsamic blends with depth and complexity. A lovely bottle to be decanted to fully appreciate.
Le Clos des Fées - Côtes du Roussillon Vieilles Vignes rouge 2022
5/5 (1 review)
The Vielles Vignes 2022 rouge du Clos des Fées has a nose of fresh red berries, and is exceptionally expressive, with hints of sweet spices in the background. Concentrated and aromatic on the palate, with silky tannins. Enjoy with a country terrine or chicken "cocotte"...
Le Clos des Fées - Côtes du Roussillon Les Sorcières blanc 2023
88/100 Robert Parker
Les Sorcières en blanc is vibrant and fresh, with aromas of passion fruit, apple, pear and melon. The palate is full and generous, with spicy and refreshing citrus flavors. A beautiful Mediterranean white!
Le Clos des Fées - IGP Côtes Catalanes L'apprentie Sorcière rosé 2023
4/5 (1 review)
89+/100 Robert Parker
L'apprentie Sorcière comes from old Carignan vines combined with young Grenache Noir vines. A bright, clear wine, its nose is perfumed with red fruit, pink grapefruit and lychee. Round, unctuous and fat on the palate, with a spicy, taut finish. Fresh and thirst-quenching!
Le Clos des Fées - Côtes du Roussillon Les Sorcières rouge 2023
4/5 (2 reviews)
16+/20 Jancis Robinson
"Dark crimson. Spicy nose. I wouldn't like to be served this wine blind! Very ripe fruit. A little pinched on the finish at the moment." (Jancis Robinson 2024)
Le Clos des Fées - IGP Côtes Catalanes Vieilles Vignes blanc 2022
90/100 Robert Parker
This Vieilles Vignes white is a cuvée made from the estate's oldest oldest vines on the estate (over 100 years old), from the "Mas Farines" area. This wine opens generously with aromas of peach peach, almond blossom and broom. The palate is rich, fruity and fresh Mediterranean style. A lovely Roussillon white!
Le Clos des Fées - IGP Pyrénées orientales Un Faune avec son Fifre rouge 2019
5/5 (1 review)
94/100 Robert Parker
A Faune with its Fifre 2019, all ripe fruit on the nose, with delicate touches of baked red bell pepper, offers a tannic, silky, long and distinguished palate. A cuvee to enjoy with your finest prime rib... Delivery in wooden cases possible for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected).
Le Clos des Fées - Côtes Catalanes Aimer, Rêver, Prier, Se Taire 2020
93/100 Robert Parker
Aimer, Rêver, Prier, Se Taire 2020 (Love, Dream, Pray, Be Silent 2020) is a beautiful program: after opening the bottle, let the wine open gently... The nose is complex, with aromas of ripe, crunchy red fruit, herbaceous touches and hints of blackberry, raspberry coulis and morello cherry, with a fine woodiness. Dense and racy, the palate is powerful but not heavy, with good amplitude, present tannins and exceptional grain, for a racy, smoky finish. Let yourself be tempted!
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