Bastide du Claux Luberon Rouge 'Le Claux' 2017 Size:750ml powerful but vibrant

powerful but vibrant

This is a rare find in today’s offerings from the Loire Valley: one that sacrifices early drinkability to reward those with the patience to wait for years

The wines remain aging in barrel for 11 months before finishing in stainless steel

earthy and dry

Bastide du Claux Luberon Rouge 'Le Claux' 2017 Size:750ml powerful but vibrantLe Claux is a 2. 25 ha site situated at 300 350 meters of altitude. Its soils of clayey marl, rare in the Luberon, along with its northeastern exposure, contribute to a long maturation cycle and engender a wine of great complexity for the area. 60% Syrah (planted 1973), 30% Grenache (1962) and 10% Mourvdre (1949), with yields rarely topping a meager 30 hl ha. Naturally fermented with a portion of its added back stems and aged 2 years primarily in used