COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Grenache, Syrah
PRODUCER
Domaine Montirius
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
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.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€35
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Certified biodynamic since 1999.
Fact 02
Aged exclusively in cement vats, never oak.
Fact 03
Bottled according to lunar calendars.
Fact 04
Often bottled with no added sulfites.
FOOD PAIRING
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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.
