Clos des Fées - Vieilles Vignes 2020
The Domaine du Clos des Fées is located in Côtes-du-Roussillon , at the foot of the Pyrenees. It was created by Hervé Bizeul in 1997, to fully pursue his passion for wine. From April 1999, his wines were sold en primeur. The vineyard is growing a little, it has 7 hectares in production but only 15,000 bottles due to low yields. Today, the Domaine du Clos des Fées vineyard covers 30 hectares: 27.5 hectares planted with red and 2.5 hectares planted with white.
Vieilles Vignes Rouge is a blend of the oldest vines on the estate (50 to 100 years): 50% Grenache and Lledoner Pelut, 35% Carignan and 15% Syrah . The grapes are harvested at optimal maturity, sorted in the vineyard and after destemming. A short cold pre-fermentation maceration is carried out in stainless steel vats, with daily punching down and pumping over. The wine is aged without racking for 12 months in 1 and 2 year old barrels , as well as in traditional cement vats .
Grape varieties: 50% Grenache and Lledoner Pelut, 35% Carignan, 15% Syrah