# Le Clos (2020)

- **Producer:** Domaine Montirius
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Grenache, Syrah
- **Region:** Rhône, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 14.5%
- **Average price:** €35
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 18–20 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red cherry, eucalyptus, raspberry, fennel, black cherry, black plum

## About this wine

Domaine Montirius Le Clos is a red wine from the Vacqueyras AOC in the Southern Rhône, France. Produced by the sixth-generation family estate Domaine Montirius, it is a flagship cuvée from their woodland-enclosed vineyard. The estate has been committed to biodynamic viticulture since 1999. The wine is typically a blend of Grenache and Syrah, with vines ranging from 30 to 70 years old. The terroir comprises garrigue soils with blue marl clay and Helvetian sand and sandstone, contributing to very low yields.

## Interesting facts

- Certified biodynamic since 1999.
- Aged exclusively in cement vats, never oak.
- Bottled according to lunar calendars.
- Often bottled with no added sulfites.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and fine tannins are well-suited to complement the richness of red meats and game. The fruit-forward character can stand up to robust flavors, while the wine's structure balances fattiness and protein.

## Wine making process

Domaine Montirius Le Clos undergoes traditional winemaking processes. Grapes are fully destemmed and lightly crushed before fermentation, which is carried out using natural indigenous yeasts. The wine is then aged solely in cement vats for up to two winters, avoiding any oak influence. Bottling is often performed according to specific calendars, with a focus on minimizing or omitting added sulfites.