Domaine du Clos des Fées : Grenache Blanc Vieilles Vignes 2022

An IGP Côtes Catalanes white wine with delicious freshness and a fruity expression

The estate

Voted France's Best Young Sommelier at the age of 21, Hervé Bizeul fell in love with the magical landscapes of the majestic Cirque de Vingrau, at the foot of the Pyrénées Orientales in the Roussillon region. A restaurateur, writer and passionate about the land and the vines, Hervé Bizeul founded the Domaine du Clos des Fées with his wife in 1997.

Over the years, Domaine du Clos des Fées has become a benchmark among the finest wine labels in Roussillon. Expressing the unique character of their terroir of origin, these exceptional cuvées delight with  their intensity and balance, while offering great ageing potential.

The vineyard

A benchmark among the great wines of the Roussillon, Domaine du Clos des Fées looks after its clay-limestone vineyards, which are farmed using sustainable methods.

The wine

Domaine du Clos des Fées' Grenache Blanc Vieilles Vignes 2022 is an IGP Côtes Catalanes wine produced from century-old vines planted on a 3.5-hectare plot in the commune of Opoul. This plot of clay-limestone soil is placed at an altitude of 300 metres and is swept by the wind more than 250 days a year.

Winemaking and ageing

Harvested by hand, the grapes undergo slow fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats for the white Grenache and in five-wine barrels with stirring for the grey Grenache. Aged on the lees for 8 months.

Blend

Grenache Blanc (94%)
Grenache Gris (6%)

Characteristics and tasting tips for Grenache Blanc Vieilles Vignes 2022 from Domaine du Clos des Fées

Tasting

Colour
The wine has a beautiful pale colour with buttercup highlights.

Nose
The nose is delicate, releasing fragrances of white peach, almond blossom and broom.

Palate
From a rich and gourmet attack, the palate is characterised by its freshness, its density and fruity character. It unveils a finish with a lovely sweet framework.

Food and wine pairing

Grenache Blanc Vieilles Vignes 2022 goes perfectly with fresh pan-fried foie gras, veal chop with morel mushrooms and langoustine with lemongrass and ginger. It also goes well with citrus-flavoured St Pierre, coconut chicken, teriyaki kebabs or goat's cheese (well-aged banon). It also goes wonderfully well with red curry and sushi in particular.

Storage

This wine can be kept in the cellar until around 2027 to reveal its full aromatic richness.