# Un Jour Sur Terre Les Clos d'un Jour (2022)

- **Producer:** Le Clos d'un Jour
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Malbec
- **Region:** South West France, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 14.5%
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black plum, blackberry, black cherry, vanilla, cedar, cloves, leather, tobacco, earth

## About this wine

Un Jour Sur Terre Les Clos d'un Jour is a 100% Malbec from the Southwest France region, specifically the Vallée du Lot, an area renowned for this grape. The wine is produced by Le Clos d'un Jour, a domain committed to direct, passionate winemaking. The estate's philosophy emphasizes respect for the vine and meticulous attention to detail throughout the production process. This particular wine is distinguished by its cultivation on clay-limestone soils and its aging process, which includes both French oak barrels and traditional terracotta jars, contributing to its authentic character.

## Interesting facts

- Aged in terracotta jars for a unique textural influence.
- Vineyards are hand-worked with no added fertilizers.
- Yields are kept intentionally low for grape concentration.
- Described as having 'occult tail' for its mysterious depth.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and structured tannins are well-suited to complement the richness and protein of red meats and game. Its depth of flavor can stand up to robust sauces and earthy ingredients, while its inherent fruitiness can balance richer dishes.

## Wine making process

The production of Un Jour Sur Terre Les Clos d'un Jour begins in vineyards where vines are hand-worked and no fertilizers are added, with green harvesting employed to manage yields. The grapes are sourced from vines approximately thirty years old, with yields kept low at around 20 hl/ha. Fermentation occurs in French oak barrels, followed by an aging process that spans up to two years in French oak. A distinctive element of the aging is the use of terracotta jars, which contributes to the wine's unique character and texture. This meticulous approach reflects the producer's philosophy of respecting the vine and sharing the resulting excellence.