Domaine du Clos des Fées - Côtes du Roussillon Villages - Vieilles Vignes - Red - 2022

Wine:

The 2022 Red Côtes du Roussillon Villages Vieilles Vignes is a true Catalan classic, bursting with floral notes of bay leaf and peony, alongside deep aromas of black fruit and stone fruit. Its refined, fresh style allows the southern character to shine, with a hint of smokiness and perfectly integrated oak adding depth. On the palate, this complexity unfolds beautifully—rich, generous, and structured, with ripe red fruit and firm, well-balanced tannins. A powerful yet harmonious wine, built to age effortlessly for the next decade. A Selection Committee favorite, rated 95/100.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Pre-fermentation fermentation at low temperature. Maceration for 20 to 25 days with extraction by punching down the cap. Aged for 12 months in concrete vats.

Color:

Intense red, dark and brilliant carmine.

Nose:

Delicate, fresh aromas with notes of pit fruits.

Palate:

A refined, lightly extracted style with a full, smooth texture, velvety tannins, and delicate red fruit flavors.

Temperature:

Serve at 14 to 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Confit shoulder of lamb, honey-glazed duck breast, roast spiced pork.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2032

Energetic, outspoken, and widely acclaimed, Hervé Bizeul is one of the most renowned and respected winemakers in France. Over the past 30 years, he has transformed Clos des Fées into one of Roussillon’s greatest success stories.

His meticulous craftsmanship on the majestic limestone amphitheater of Vingrau produces truly remarkable wines—bold yet refined, with an exceptional balance of power and elegance. Here, the very notion of a great southern wine takes on its full meaning.