The Clos du Gravillas of Minervois of Languedoc-Roussillon

Clos du Gravillas
The winery offers 17 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is ranked in the top 8 of the estates of Languedoc-Roussillon.
It is located in Minervois in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon
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The Clos du Gravillas is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 17 wines for sale in of Minervois to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Domaine Clos du Gravillas is a wonderful vineyard located in the heart of the renowned Minervois wine region in France. Established in 1999 by the couple John and Nicole Bojanowski, this 8-hectare estate stands out by producing wines that reflect the exceptional terroir of the region. Domaine Clos du Gravillas is nestled in the Agly Valley, an area known for its outstanding biodiversity. The estate is surrounded by scrubland and woods, and the soil is mainly composed of gravels, a perfect mix for the cultivation of vines that produce wines of remarkable depth and complexity. John and Nicole follow the principles of organic farming, thereby respecting the nature and terroir of which they are the custodians. The estate does not use any chemicals and works by hand, with low yields to respect the intrinsic quality of the vines. The philosophy of Domaine Clos du Gravillas is to produce wines that faithfully express their origin and vintage as much as possible. Domaine Clos du Gravillas offers a range of white, rosé and red wines, all of great finesse and superb concentration. The wines are fermented traditionally, with indigenous yeasts and minimal intervention, for an authentic expression of the Minervois terroir. One of the estate's flagship wines is the ''Lo Vièhl'', which means ''The Old'' in Occitan. This wine is made from Carignan, a local grape variety over 100 years old. This wine perfectly embodies the spirit of Domaine Clos du Gravillas: wines that tell a story, that of a terroir, of an era, and of passionate people.

Top Clos du Gravillas wines

Looking for the best Clos du Gravillas wines in Minervois among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Clos du Gravillas wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Clos du Gravillas wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Clos du Gravillas

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Clos du Gravillas

How Clos du Gravillas wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of vegetarian, poultry or pasta such as recipes of magic cake cheese quiche, teriyaki chicken or baked lasagna.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Clos du Gravillas

On the nose the white wine of Clos du Gravillas. often reveals types of flavors of apricot, orange or microbio and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, spices or citrus fruit. In the mouth the white wine of Clos du Gravillas. is a .

The best vintages in the white wines of Clos du Gravillas

  • 2019With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.04/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.85/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.76/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Clos du Gravillas.

  • Terret
  • Muscat Blanc
  • Grenache Blanc
  • Macabeo
  • Viognier
  • Roussanne

Discovering the wine region of Minervois

Minervois is an appellation for distinctive red wines from the western Languedoc region of France. In general, they are softer than those produced in the Corbières, just to the South. The Minervois appellation also covers rosé and white wines. The predominant Grape varieties used in AOC Minervois wines are Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre.

Together with the rarer Lledoner Pelut (or Lladoner Pelut), they must make up at least 60% of the blend. Carignan and Cinsaut are Part of the supporting wines that can represent 40% of the blend. The white wines of the appellation vary considerably in quality and style. They are made from the grape varieties Vermentino, Roussanne, Marsanne, Bourboulenc and Grenache Blanc.

The top red wines of Clos du Gravillas

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Clos du Gravillas

How Clos du Gravillas wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of beef enchilladas au gratin, pasta with tuna and tomato or chicken breast with curry and mushrooms.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Clos du Gravillas

On the nose the red wine of Clos du Gravillas. often reveals types of flavors of black fruit, cherry or smoke and sometimes also flavors of earthy, blackberry or tobacco. In the mouth the red wine of Clos du Gravillas. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Clos du Gravillas

  • 2019With an average score of 4.07/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.98/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.91/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.90/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Clos du Gravillas.

  • Carignan
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Grenache
  • Mourvedre
  • Counoise

Discover the grape variety: Carignan

Mainly cultivated in the Languedoc region, carignan originates from Spain. Because of its very resistant branches, it is often called hardwood. Its bunches are quite large. They are compact and winged with a lignified stalk. The berries are spherical in shape and take on a bluish-black colour. Carignan has a total of 25 approved clones, the best known of which are 274, 65 and 9. The carignan buds at the beginning of June and is protected from spring frosts. It does not reach maturity until the third period. Also, this grape variety needs warmth and sunshine. It appreciates dry and not very fertile soils. Carignan vines can live for more than 100 years. Those that are more than 30 years old produce a better wine. This wine is well coloured. It is generous and powerful at the same time. Pepper, cherry, blackberry, banana, raspberry, almond, prune and violet are some of the aromas that this grape variety gives off.

The top natural sweet wines of Clos du Gravillas

Food and wine pairings with a natural sweet wine of Clos du Gravillas

How Clos du Gravillas wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of spicy food or sweet desserts such as recipes of lomo saltado or gaufress and light.

Organoleptic analysis of natural sweet wines of Clos du Gravillas

On the nose the natural sweet wine of Clos du Gravillas. often reveals types of flavors of peach, honey or earth and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit.

The best vintages in the natural sweet wines of Clos du Gravillas

  • 2016With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the natural sweet wines of Clos du Gravillas.

  • Muscat Blanc

The word of the wine: Crunchy

A very colorful term to designate a sensation similar to the crunchiness of a grape bursting under the tooth in young and lively wines.

The top sweet wines of Clos du Gravillas

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Clos du Gravillas

How Clos du Gravillas wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or poultry such as recipes of baked salmon with tomato, periwinkles - the perfect cook! or ravioli with 2 cheeses.

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Clos du Gravillas.

  • Grenache Blanc
  • Muscat Blanc

Discover the grape variety: Viognier

White Viognier is a grape variety that originated in France (Rhone Valley). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and grapes of small size. White Viognier can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone Valley, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Savoie & Bugey, Provence & Corsica, Loire Valley, Beaujolais.

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Planning a wine route in the of Minervois? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Clos du Gravillas.

Discover the grape variety: Roussanne

Roussane is a white grape variety, planted on an area of more than 700 ha. Originally from Montélimar, it is also found in Savoie, Languedoc and Roussillon, and grows very well in calcareous, poor, stony soil. It prefers to be pruned short. Roussane is also called fromenteau, barbin or bergeron. The young leaves are bubbled with fine down. When adult, they become thicker. It flowers in June and matures in mid-September. The grapes are cylindrical in shape, the berries are small and turn red when ripe, and the wine produced from pure Roussane is of extraordinary quality. It has a delicate aroma reminiscent of coffee, honeysuckle, iris and peony. The taste of this wine improves with age. It is part of the blend of the appellations Vin-de-Savoie, Côtes-du-Vallée du Rhône or Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

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