Le Clos des SudsAngelus
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The Angelus of the Le Clos des Suds is in the top 0 of wines of Minervois.
Details and technical informations about Le Clos des Suds's Angelus.
Discover the grape variety: Ner d'Ala
Light, fruity reds with a clear ruby colour, soft tannins and an airy palate with fresh acidity, showing aromas of cherry, red fruits (redcurrant) and alpine herb notes. Discreet heritage profile at altitude. Preserved on a few confidential parcels, it reflects the ampelographic richness of northern Piedmont. Rare native black variety from Canavese and the Ala valley.
Informations about the Le Clos des Suds
The Le Clos des Suds is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in the of Minervois to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Minervois
Mediterranean Languedoc reds (84% of output) north of the Canal du Midi. Signature Syrah with notes of blackberry, violet, black pepper and garrigue, blended with dense Mourvèdre, sunny Grenache (candied red fruits, spices) and old-vine Carignan (black fruits, dry herbs, firm tannins). Fleshy palate, freshness at altitude. Minervois-La Livinière cru at the top (1999), dense and age-worthy.
The wine region of Languedoc-Roussillon
Largest single French vineyard, dominated by sunny, generous reds. Spicy Syrah, candied Grenache (ripe fruit, garrigue), structured Carignan, deep Mourvèdre, supple Cinsault. Stars: structured Corbières, Minervois, Faugères, Saint-Chinian; round Côtes-du-Roussillon. Legendary vins doux naturels: Banyuls and Maury (fortified Grenache) with notes of cocoa, fig, prune.
The word of the wine: Water stress
Lack of water. Water stress blocks the vegetative cycle of the vine, which uses all available resources to maintain the integrity of the plant, thus blocking the ripening process of the grapes.
