Wines in clay amphorae are wines vinified and/or aged in containers whose shape and size are inspired by the wine vases used by our Roman ancestors, the « dolia ».
The absence of contact with wood allows us to obtain pure and mineral wines that reveal the full expression of the terroir and the fruit.
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- Nose: generous and open. Vanilla notes which black fruits, sweet spices and a hint of liquorice and coffee.
- Palate: full-bodied with fine tanins.
Tasting date: November 2020
OUR OPINION: fruity - full-bodied. The 2018 vintage of the Clos Plince is more robust than the previous one, I advise to let it age a little more in the cellar, failing that to decant it a few hours before serving.
Limited quantities, only 1200 bottles produced by the estate.
The juice is clear, of a beautiful orange color. There is a slight reduction present on the nose which disappears after a few minutes of aeration in the glass, to give way to elegant notes of kiwi, mirabelle plum, quetsche and a hint of lily of the valley. On the palate, the juice is supple and delicious with a slightly peaty finish evoking whiskey.
A wine of finesse and delicacy, a nice surprise !
(Tasting date : April 2020)
The juice is salmon-colored, and the nose, intense and totally atypical, evokes the armagnac : there are scents of ripe apricots, rhubarb, raisins, and quince paste. The mouth is supple, invigorating and very pleasantly scented, the tannins are barely noticeable. A beautiful curiosity !
(Tasting date : April 2020)
Juicy nose with aromas of fresh grapes, white flowers, mirabelle plum, and plum brandy. The palate is very delicate, it offers a nice acidity and elegant lemony notes.
Generous and floral nose, with scents of rose, lychees and dried apricots. The palate is lively and elegantly scented. A very fresh and very floral vintage !
(Tasting date : April 2020)
Specialized in amphora wines, we offer you a selection of the best white, red and rosé wines vinified in amphorae.
You will find vintages:
- fermented and aged in clay amphorae
- fermented in traditional tanks and aged in clay amphorae
- partially aged in clay amphorae...
...not to mention the rare wines vinified entirely in Qvevris!