Le Clos 2022
Rhône Valley - Saint-Joseph

Cotations
Dégustation
Oeil :
Dark, garnet black with purple highlights throughout.
Nez :
Lovely notes of dark fruit (cherry, blackberry), beautiful minerality with graphite notes.
Bouche :
Soft, rich and elegant on entry. Very fine, silky tannins. Long-lingering finish and aromatic notes reminiscent of the granite terroir
Les conseils du Sommelier :
As an accompaniment, we suggest: Rack of veal Milanese style, parsniip purée.
Serving temperature: 15-17°C.
Cépage(s) :
100% Syrah.
Vendanges :
The grapes are hand-harvested at optimum ripeness.
Sol :
Brown soil derived from "Tournon" granite. Coarse-grained, black mica granite and quartz inclusion fractured and locally altered. Amphitheatre of east-facing vines.
Vinification :
Vinification in small concrete vats after destemming. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts and moderate use of sulphur. Maceration for 3 to 4 weeks.
Elevage :
Entirely in casks and small wooden barrels for around 18 months, with 15% new barrels.
Degré d’alcool :
13