LE CLOS DES SUDS
MINERVOIS, LANGUEDOC
Pierre Aliste was born and raised right where he established his own winery. Nudged between the Pyrenees and Massif Central mountain ranges, Minervois is known for its rich botanical diversity and well-preserved natural beauty.
Mr. Aliste prides himself on both caring for vines traditionally suited to the area as well as breaking from the constraints of the local AOC by blending unique, personally inspired wines.
Mr. Aliste prides himself on both caring for vines traditionally suited to the area as well as breaking from the constraints of the local AOC by blending unique, personally inspired wines.
COUNTRY
France
REGION
Languedoc-Roussillon
APPELLATIONS
Minervois AOC
Pays d'Oc IGP
Vin de France
FOUNDED
2005
France
REGION
Languedoc-Roussillon
APPELLATIONS
Minervois AOC
Pays d'Oc IGP
Vin de France
FOUNDED
2005
CLIMATE
Hot and dry Mediterranean summers. Cool air emits from Massif Central mountains, maintaining dryness during maturation period.
FARMING
Agriculture raisonnée
WEBSITE
www.leclosdessuds.com
Hot and dry Mediterranean summers. Cool air emits from Massif Central mountains, maintaining dryness during maturation period.
FARMING
Agriculture raisonnée
WEBSITE
www.leclosdessuds.com
OUR SELECTION
Élégie 2013
WHITERefreshing and fruity aromas. Rich, yet delicate body. Lengthy, buttery finish.
APPELLATION
Minervois AOC
SOIL TYPE
Rocky, calcareous clay
ELEVATION
650-1000 feet
VINE AGE
650-1000 feet
VINEYARD AREA
1.2 acres
Minervois AOC
SOIL TYPE
Rocky, calcareous clay
ELEVATION
650-1000 feet
VINE AGE
650-1000 feet
VINEYARD AREA
1.2 acres
PRODUCTION
1,000 btls - 83 cases/year
FOOD PAIRING
Equally excellent with seafood or brunch-style dishes.
VINIFICATION
Harvested by hand. Grapes transported in 10kg containers for protection. Hand-sorted. Vinified in fiber-glass tanks. Aged in 3 year-old French oak barrels for 6 months.
1,000 btls - 83 cases/year
FOOD PAIRING
Equally excellent with seafood or brunch-style dishes.
VINIFICATION
Harvested by hand. Grapes transported in 10kg containers for protection. Hand-sorted. Vinified in fiber-glass tanks. Aged in 3 year-old French oak barrels for 6 months.
VARIETALS
Bagatelle 2014
REDA delightful and refreshing red wine. Black cherry aromas. A lengthy finish with notes of black pepper.
APPELLATION
Minervois AOC
SOIL TYPE
Clay & sandstone
ELEVATION
650-1000 feet
VINE AGE
30-40 years
VINEYARD AREA
5 acres
Minervois AOC
SOIL TYPE
Clay & sandstone
ELEVATION
650-1000 feet
VINE AGE
30-40 years
VINEYARD AREA
5 acres
PRODUCTION
4,000 btls - 333 cases/year
FOOD PAIRING
Perfect for picnics and BBQs, charcuterie
VINIFICATION
Harvested by hand. Grapes transported in 10kg containers for protection. Hand-sorted. Grapes slightly crushed to release maximum juice and initiate contact with yeast on the skin. Traditionally vinified and aged in concrete vats.
4,000 btls - 333 cases/year
FOOD PAIRING
Perfect for picnics and BBQs, charcuterie
VINIFICATION
Harvested by hand. Grapes transported in 10kg containers for protection. Hand-sorted. Grapes slightly crushed to release maximum juice and initiate contact with yeast on the skin. Traditionally vinified and aged in concrete vats.
VARIETALS
Coeur de Pierre 2013
REDA darkly rich, dense red. Expressive blackberry on the nose. Medium-bodied, powerful yet elegant. Subtle tannins. Smooth, delicious finish.
APPELLATION
Minervois AOC
SOIL TYPE
Rocky, calcareous clay
ELEVATION
650-1000 feet
VINE AGE
40-60 years
VINEYARD AREA
1.25 acres
Minervois AOC
SOIL TYPE
Rocky, calcareous clay
ELEVATION
650-1000 feet
VINE AGE
40-60 years
VINEYARD AREA
1.25 acres
PRODUCTION
2,500 btls - 208 cases/year
FOOD PAIRING
Creamy sauces, steak and grilled lamb.
VINIFICATION
Manually harvested grapes. Gathered in small, single-layer crates to carefully preserve the grapes. Aged 10-12 months in 2,000-liter truncated cone-shaped vats (from Maison Grenier, Burgundy).
2,500 btls - 208 cases/year
FOOD PAIRING
Creamy sauces, steak and grilled lamb.
VINIFICATION
Manually harvested grapes. Gathered in small, single-layer crates to carefully preserve the grapes. Aged 10-12 months in 2,000-liter truncated cone-shaped vats (from Maison Grenier, Burgundy).
VARIETALS