Clos du Rouge Gorge - Jeunes Vignes 2020
Le Clos du Rouge Gorge is located in Latour-de-France, in Roussillon. The estate belongs to Cyril Fhal, winemaker since 2002. Cyril Fhal came to Roussillon from the Loire Valley and found small plots of vineyards on the hillside facing north on gneiss. It has 7.50 hectares of vines certified organic since 2003 but follows the principles of biodynamics. Natural composts and biodynamic treatments have revitalised the soil, and the plants and flowers among the vines bring beneficial insects and diverse wildlife. Cyril Fhal refused the regulations of the AOC Roussillon, which impose 30% Syrah or Mourvèdre. He cultivates instead of Carignan, Cinsault, Macabeu, Grenache Noir and Gris.
The Jeunes Vignes is made from young vines of Grenache, grown on a gneiss terroir. After the infusion of the grapes, the fermentations and the aging of 8 months are carried out in demi-muid.
Grape variety: 100% Grenache