Buy bottles of Clos des Fées - Vieilles Vignes White 2023 at best price
Cotes du Roussillon Village - Hervé Bizeul
The Vieilles Vignes Blanc cuvée from Domaine du Clos des Fées—led by Hervé Bizeul in Roussillon—is an essential benchmark that brilliantly showcases the richness and nobility of great Southern white wines. Produced primarily from very old Mediterranean grape varieties (Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris, and a touch of Macabeu) grown on the limestone and schist soils of the Agly Valley, this wine benefits from meticulous winemaking and expert aging in oak barrels.
It stands out for its complex aromatic profile, blending ripe white-fleshed fruit, dried flowers, and toasted notes with a subtle hint of candied citrus, all carried by a generous, full-bodied, and deeply enveloping texture. On the palate, this magnificent wine captivates with its masterful balance between the rich substance characteristic of old vines and a remarkable saline tension derived from the limestone terroir. Despite its volume and power, the finish remains surprisingly fresh, lively, and mineral; it avoids any heaviness, extending the tasting experience with noble bitter notes. It is a quintessential gastronomic white wine—capable of rivaling great Northern *crus* and built for years of cellaring—that pairs beautifully with fine fish in sauce, creamy poultry dishes, or aged cheeses.
Focus on the 2023 Vintage
The 2023 vintage was marked by a particularly hot and dry year in Roussillon, requiring extreme rigor in the vineyard to preserve the grapes' freshness. Thanks to the deep root systems of the centenarian Grenache Blanc and Gris vines, the cuvée maintains exemplary poise while offering vibrant fruit and remarkable aromatic intensity right from its youth. This bottle radiates energy, offering a profile of great precision in which the vintage's natural breadth is beautifully channeled by a persistent mineral and saline backbone.
Data sheet
| Partner Areas | Yes |
|---|---|
| Recoverable VAT | Yes |
| Colour | Dry white |
| Format | Bottle (75cl) |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Volume | 12,50 % vol - 75 cl |
| Appellation | Côtes du Roussillon |
| Level | Perfect |
| Label | Perfect |
| Region | Languedoc-Roussillon |
| Languedoc-Roussillon | Clos des Fées |
| Prix | Less than €30 |
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