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Les Clos Perdus - Corbières Cuvée 171 2019

Corbières|Red wine|Organic

3.3/5 (6 customers)

89/100

RVF

(2018 Vintage Notes)

complex

balanced

intensity

The first wine produced by Clos Perdus, 171 has since evolved and found its identity. This blend of southern grape varieties gives the wine a distinctive structure: Carignan for freshness, Grenache for richness on the palate, and Mourvèdre for intensity and complexity. A wine that strikes a balance between acidity and the richness of ripe fruit.

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Estate

Les Clos Perdus

Vintage

Cuvée 171

Vintage

2019

Designation

Corbières

Region

Languedoc

Grape varieties

50% Carignan, 35% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre

Regions

Heavy, clay-limestone soil

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

Destemming (5% whole clusters), partial crushing, spontaneous fermentation after 3–4 days of maceration, skin contact for 21 days, vertical pressing

Livestock farming

Aged in stainless steel tanks on fine lees for 9 months, with no fining or filtration

Alcohol content

14.5%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Purple-red dress

Nose

Intense and vibrant aromas of plum, blackcurrant, and fennel

Palate

Taut and full-bodied, with dominant notes of black fruit, dried fig, and sage; well-structured, with a beautiful balance between lively acidity and ripe fruit character

Serve

At 16-18°C

Open

30 minutes before

Drink before

2028

Food and wine pairings

Pairs well with a platter of Spanish charcuterie, pork tenderloin with citrus, gnocchi with Bolognese sauce...

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RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2021 guide) 89/100 (2018 vintage)

Rated estate (2023 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)

About the estate:

Paul Old cultivates these old vines using biodynamic methods between Corbières and Roussillon. His minimalist approach in the cellar yields some standout wines (Prioundo and L'Extrême, both whites) but also some less successful ones, with excessive carbonation in certain vintages and, at times, a lack of clarity. However, the wines age well and benefit from aeration.

Jancis Robinson

Rated: Recommended

Customer rating

3.3/5

based on 6 reviews

Review by Mr. FREDERIC B. Published on 11/01/2024

A very well-made wine with a complex aroma of black fruit and fig. The acidity on the finish livens up the palate.