{"id":8569,"date":"2022-09-06T09:43:51","date_gmt":"2022-09-06T08:43:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/?p=8569"},"modified":"2022-09-27T09:56:39","modified_gmt":"2022-09-27T08:56:39","slug":"best-vintages-clos-des-fees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/best-vintages-clos-des-fees\/","title":{"rendered":"The best years of the Clos des F\u00e9es estate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\">? \u00a0<\/span><\/span>Do you know this beautiful wine estate? The Clos des F\u00e9es estate is one of the largest in the Languedoc-Roussillon region. We'd like to introduce you to the estate and its best years! We work directly with the estate, so the wines come from the property.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u00a0 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/clos-des-fees\">&gt; Clos des F\u00e9es wines available for purchase<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8585\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/clos-des-fees-logo-herve-bizeul.png\" alt=\"clos des f\u00e9es logo herv\u00e9 bizeul\" width=\"720\" height=\"198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/clos-des-fees-logo-herve-bizeul.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/clos-des-fees-logo-herve-bizeul-690x190.png 690w, https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/clos-des-fees-logo-herve-bizeul-840x231.png 840w, https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/clos-des-fees-logo-herve-bizeul-768x211.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">The great years of Clos des F\u00e9es<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">It was founded in 1997, admittedly with rather rudimentary winemaking methods, but over the years it has produced some great wines. Between grape variety testing, terroir analysis and improved cellar work, the Clos des F\u00e9es wines are going to enjoy many fine years.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">So what are the estate's great vintages? There are many reasons why we choose certain vintages over others. Naturally, the quality of the weather and of the grapes in the vineyard remain the surest way to talk about a great vintage, but years with an outstanding feature can also make us want to highlight it.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">And so it is with the first vintage of Clos des F\u00e9es.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8584\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/43446-bouteille-le-clos-des-fees-rouge-cotes-du-roussillon-villages.png\" alt=\"bouteille-le-clos-des-fees-rouge--cotes-du-roussillon\" width=\"366\" height=\"98\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/vins-1998\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>The 1998 vintage<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">is the first vintage vinified by dynamic winemaker Herv\u00e9 Bizeul. A dry, warm vintage that will leave its mark on the Roussillon region, opening winemakers' minds to a new style of wine. Fruity, opulent and fine at the same time. The domaine's touch!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/vins-2005\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>The 2005 vintage<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">is a great vintage everywhere in France... so it's bound to be one of the estate's greatest. So, yes, the estate was going to experience some difficulties due to the very low rainfall, but in the end, Herv\u00e9 Bizeul succeeded in producing well-balanced, terroir-driven wines, especially his reds.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">On the contrary,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/vins-2007\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>2007 vintage<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">was a great success, unlike the Bordeaux region. The slightly heavier rainfall meant that the grapes did not suffer from drought, allowing them to develop well. The tension and freshness present in both the whites and the reds will offer superb ageing potential.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Two anthology vintages... <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>The years <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/vins-2009\">2009<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/vins-2010\">2010<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">are two great vintages that will bring bottles like Petite Sib\u00e9rie to the pinnacle of France's finest wines. The difference between the 2009 and 2010 vintages lies in their finesse and delicacy. 2009 will be a very hot vintage, with small, thick-skinned grapes producing more powerful wines than 2010, which will produce more delicate wines thanks to lower temperatures.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/vins-2011\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>The 2011 vintage<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">will be remembered for its perfect weather, balanced grapes and wines with the power of a great vintage, a balance much sought-after thanks to the freshness of the vintage. The estate's fine cuv\u00e9es, such as Le Clos des F\u00e9es in white or red, can be cellared for several more years.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">After a few years with good vintages,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/vins-2015\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>the year 2015<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">is going to have some pleasant surprises in store for the estate. Temperatures and sunshine will be above average. July will be a scorcher, allowing the grapes to reach superb ripeness. A few rains in August will swell the grapes without diluting them. Whether white or red, the 2015 vintage is a great one.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/vins-2017\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>The 2017 vintage<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">is a good vintage. One of the last to offer enough hindsight to judge the evolution of the estate's wines. It bears a strong resemblance to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/vins-2007\">2007<\/a>A vintage in which the white wines succeeded in coming into their own thanks to cool nights and good weather. A taut, supple vintage.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"color: #212121; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8124\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/reassurance-email.jpg\" alt=\"wine conservation\" width=\"750\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/reassurance-email.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/reassurance-email-690x206.jpg 690w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">? <\/span>Find all our superb wines in stock on the site. Our wine merchant selects only the finest estates in France, from each of the prestigious wine-growing regions. We store our wines in a 100% cellar, with controlled hygrometry and regulated temperature. Our policy is to keep delivery costs to a minimum for our customers: wines are available immediately upon purchase, and delivery takes place within 24 hours for \u20ac7 at a relay point and \u20ac10 at home. We also offer free delivery for purchases over \u20ac500! 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Do you know this beautiful winery? The Clos des F\u00e9es estate is one of the largest in the Languedoc-Roussillon region. We'd like to introduce you to the estate and its best years! We work directly with the estate, so the wines come from the property.   &gt; Find our Clos des F\u00e9es wines...<\/p>","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":8583,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[43,11,36,22],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8569","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-meilleurs-millesimes","category-marche-du-vin","category-direct-producteur","category-languedoc-roussillon"],"gutentor_comment":1,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/clos-des-fees-vin-meilleures-annees.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8569","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8569"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8569\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8636,"href":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8569\/revisions\/8636"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8583"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8569"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8569"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8569"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}