Description
“Alerte Rouge !” … Le Clos Rouge brings us a Terrasses du Larzac wine that is full-bodied, generous and perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of freshness and crispness. The initial nose is a delight of ripe fruit (Burlat cherry, plum), followed by notes of garrigue (Cade, thyme) and a hint of mint. The body is dense and vigorous, with an intense finish featuring notes of white pepper. This is a wine that calls for a wild boar terrine or a fine, matured rib of beef.
In the vineyard, in the cellar
The Alerte Rouge cuvée from Terrasses du Larzac by Domaine Le Clos Rouge in detail:
- Grape varieties: Grenache (50%), Carignan (30%), Syrah (20%)
- Soil: Ruffes (iron-rich pelites)
- Vines: plot aged between 30 and 80 years
- Vinification: Hand-harvested, full destemming, indigenous yeast, temperature-controlled, 15-day maceration
- Ageing: 12 months in concrete vats
What to eat with the Alerte Rouge cuvée from Terrasses du Larzac by Domaine Le Clos Rouge?
- Wild boar terrine
- Garbure
- Matured rib of beef
