Clos du Rouge Gorge - Ubac 2019
Le Clos du Rouge Gorge is located in Latour-de-France , in Roussillon . The estate is owned by Cyril Fhal , a winemaker since 2002. Cyril Fhal came to Roussillon from the Loire Valley and found small plots of vineyards on the north-facing hillside 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 revitalized the soil, and the plants and flowers among the vines bring beneficial insects and diverse wildlife. Cyril Fhal refused the regulations of the AOC of Roussillon, which imposes 30% of Syrah or Mourvèdre. He cultivates instead of Carignan, Cinsault, Macabeu, Grenache Noir and Gris.
Ubac is a blend of Carignan, Cinsault and Grenache in complantation. The age of the vines varies between 40 and 110 years. After destemming, the grapes are infused and fermented in 10 hectoliter tuns with indigenous yeasts. The wine is aged for 18 months in barrels .
Grapes: Carignan, Cinsault, Grenache