Aimer, Rêver, Prier, Se Taire… 2023 Domaine du Clos des Fées

Name: Aimer, Rêver, Prier, Se Taire… 2023 Domaine du Clos des Fées
Brand: Domaine du Clos des Fées
SKU: 23R068
Price: 9790 JPY
Availability: InStock

SKU: 23R068

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ルシヨンの地で、ピノ・ノワール100%から仕立てた赤。南仏らしさと繊細さが共存する、気品と力強さのピノ・ノワールです。光を透過する輝きのあるルビー色から、ブラックベリーやフランボワーズのクーリ、グリオットチェリーの印象に、ハーブや根菜のニュアンス、上品な木樽のタッチが寄り添います。凝縮感と気品を備えた引き締まった構造で、フィニッシュはスモーキー。骨髄のローストやパテ・アンクルートとともに。

¥9,790

在庫残り27本

付与予定ポイント: pt

Serving temperature 14–16°C

Recommended glass Burgundy glass (large bowl)

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Tasting note

Tasting note

A brilliant ruby color that transmits light. The aroma is complex, with ripe yet fresh red fruits layered with nuances of herbs and root vegetables. Impressions of blackberry, raspberry coulis, and griotte cherries are delicately complemented by a touch of elegant wood casks. The palate combines concentration and elegance, powerful yet not heavy, with a firm structure. It has rich fruitiness and depth, and while the tannins are firmly present, they also have a remarkable grain. The finish is smoky and masculine, with a structure that even feels strict, suggesting great potential for long-term aging.

Food pairing

A dish of roasted bone marrow with coarse salt, oeufs moulette (eggs braised in red wine) finished with red wine and shallots, and pate en croute

Wine details

Producer: Domaine du Clos des Fées
Region: Roussillon
Appellation: IGP Cote Catalan
Vintage: 2023
Grape varieties: 100% Pinot Noir
Alcohol: 12.0%
Volume: 750ml

Winemaking & technical data

Cultivation

Located in the "Cabrils" section of the village of Tautavel, on a dry, steep, north-facing slope, the soil is characterized by a large internal surface area, dominated by red and black clays.
The soil contains crushed limestone particles, allowing the vines to develop deep roots while ensuring a stable supply of moisture. The vines are derived from an exceptional Massale selection, selected from a "library" of Burgundy's finest growers, and are from a prestigious cru. Two recent, excellent Pinot Fin clones, rich in polyphenols, have also been added to complement the vines. The vines are pruned using the Cordon de Royale method.

brewing

Harvesting takes place at the early stage of phenolic maturity.
The aim is to keep the alcohol content low while retaining the acidity that is essential for the balance of the future wines. The harvest is generally set between August 15th and 25th, depending on the early or late vintage.
The brewing process begins with a short period of cold pre-maceration (soaking before fermentation), followed by rapid fermentation using wild yeasts.
Extraction is carried out carefully through gentle punching and discreet remontage.
The wine is aged for 8 to 10 months in single-use Burgundy barrels (pièces bourguignonnes).
Lightly filter and bottle.

About this bottle

Pinot Noir as it should be, combining poise and power

Made entirely from Pinot Noir, this is a red in which the character of the South of France and genuine delicacy sit side by side. Pure cherry and raspberry fruit is shaded by gentle spice and earth. The texture is supple, and within its lightness there is a firm core of tannin and fine acidity, leading to a quiet, persistent finish. Elegant, and hard to forget.

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Conditions and time limits

Because these are beverages, we are generally unable to accept returns or exchanges for reasons of personal preference. Please order with care.

Even with chilled delivery, a rapid change in temperature can cause slight seepage. This does not affect the quality of the wine, and we are unable to offer an exchange or refund in such cases. Every bottle is visually checked before packing.

Where the fault is ours, returns and exchanges are accepted within 7 days of delivery.
We are unable to help after that period, so thank you for your understanding.

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About the producer

Domaine du Clos des Fees

[A producer who has taken Roussillon wine to another level]

In French, "clos" means a small vineyard surrounded by a wall, and "fée" means a fairy, so the name of the domaine, "Le Clos des Fées," means the vineyard where fairies would live if they existed.

Located in a remote area of the Mediterranean dry region known as the Garrigue, Le Clos des Fées is surrounded by low, dried-up stone walls, creating a landscape that looks like it came straight out of a postcard.

Since ancient times, generations of grape growers have used their wisdom and patience to remove large and small stones buried in the fields one by one by hand and horse, and then pile them up.

The grapes are grown in seven different areas, each with its own special terroir. One of them is blessed with exceptional soil, red clay of alluvial origin, with a high content of round pebbles, reminiscent of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

This acidic soil gives Mourvèdre a richness that cannot be found anywhere else. Vinification is traditional, but the ageing process varies depending on the cuvée: Sorcières is in stainless steel tanks, Vieilles Vignes in oak barrels, and Clos des Fées in oak barrels for both vinification and ageing.

The Domaine is led by Hervé Bizzle, who was crowned French national sommelier champion in 1981 and has since followed his instincts to pursue a wide range of wine-related careers, including restaurant management and gastronomy journalism.

It is a famous anecdote that the flagship cuvée Clos des Fées 2001 received a score of 96 points in Wineart issue 16, beating Domaine Goby's Muntada.

Aimer, Rêver, Prier, Se Taire… 2023 Domaine du Clos des Fées

¥9,790

Aimer, Rêver, Prier, Se Taire… 2023 Domaine du Clos des Fées

Aimer, Rêver, Prier, Se Taire… 2023 Domaine du Clos des Fées

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