Clos Louis, 'Grand Vin du Roussillon', Blanc 2020
Clos Louis, 'Grand Vin du Roussillon', Blanc 2020
Price: 59,00€
DESCRIPTION
This wine pays homage to the rich terroir of Roussillon. Located in the south-western part of France, near the Spanish border, this land breathes the fragrances of the Mediterranean sea. The grapes are harvested by hand, at peak ripeness, then sorted grain by grain. This blend of Grenache Blanc (65%) and Carignan Blanc (35%) undergoes direct pressing in a cellar and alcoholic fermentation in new oak barrels, made by the best stave cutters in France. The wine is then aged on the lees for 12 months in French oak barrels, with regular stirring. The bouquet of this wine is complex. Aromas of fresh fruit are mixed with fragrant spices, cardamom and linden. On the palate, the attack is both generous and fruity, while the finish is mineral-forward and pleasant. A nice balance is struck between the wine’s fresh acidity and intense aromas. This is a fine, gastronomical wine, with great ageing capacity for a white wine (approx. 5 years). To be paired with white fish on the grill.
REGION
Languedoc-Roussillon
France
Languedoc Roussillon is one of the largest wine regions in France, on the border with Spain. Its size goes hand in hand with a remarkable diversity of soils and terroirs, all bathed in a warm, sunny Mediterranean climate that is especially favourable to vines. This richness also shows in the grapes grown, from Cabernet Sauvignon to Carignan for reds, and from Grenache Blanc to Bourboulenc for whites.
Roussillon in particular also stands out for a historic, deeply local speciality: vins doux naturels (VDN). Made from grapes such as Grenache, Macabeu and Muscat, these wines are fortified during fermentation to keep part of their natural sugars. Iconic appellations such as Banyuls, Maury, Rivesaltes and Muscat de Rivesaltes offer an incredible range of styles, from the fruitiest to the most oxidative, perfect as an aperitif or with cheese and desserts.
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The nose is already seductive, but it impresses on the palate. Lots of substance and nice minerality.