Côtes du Rhône Villages Valréas, Clos Bellane - 2022

Name: Côtes du Rhône Villages Valréas, Clos Bellane
Brand: Clos Bellane
SKU: 37177
Price: 18.96 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 37177 750 mL

A classic Rhône blend from the northernmost village of Valréas, the highest elevation and coolest climate section of the Southern Rhône. Extraction is kept to a minimum, only indigenous yeasts are used, and the wines are aged in a combination of tank, concrete, and large older barrels. Winemaker Stéphane Vedeau uses a minimalist approach to let the wine speak for itself. It is showing beautifully today with vibrant red fruit and spice notes.

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Color

Red

Vintage

2022

Country

France

Region

Rhône

Sub-Region

Côtes du Rhône-Villages

Producer

Clos Bellane

Grape Variety

Grenache

Syrah

Production Methods

Organic

Certified Organic

Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard. Certified in the country of origin.

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Staff Pick Notes

Stephane Vedeau was drawn to the idea of a fresher, more elegant style of Côtes du Rhône when he purchased Clos Bellane in 2007. At 400 meters, it’s the highest altitude site in the Southern Rhone. The pure limestone slopes face east, limiting the vines’ exposure during the hottest time of day. Vedeau converted his entire operation to organic production within three short years of owning the estate. He let’s the pureness of his fruit shine, fermenting with only native yeasts and aging in concrete and a bit of older barrel. Give it a try, and experience both the ripeness of the Rhône and the coolness of the Côtes.

- JAM

Glossary

Grenache

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Syrah

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