Clos Bellane AOP Cotes du Rhone Villages Valreas Rouge 2019 fixin-premier-cru from the work in the

from the work in the estates to the winery

wild fermented in small open-top vats

8g/L dosage from a solera that goes back forty years

The latter is all pepper

Long and persistent in the aftertaste ending on an exceptional wealth of flavours both floral and fruity

Clos Bellane AOP Cotes du Rhone Villages Valreas Rouge 2019 fixin-premier-cru from the work in theDeep purple glints. The nose suggests blackcurrant and green pepper with hints of wild herbs. In mouth, the soft tannins show another side of the wines character. There is an awareness of tannins but this is so delicate it does not overpower the distinctive fruitiness.