Wedged between the ancient city of Narbonne and the Mediterranean sea is a single, craggy mountain called “La Clape”. On its very top, a lunar, rocky landscape dominates the sea. Incredibly, 2200 years ago, the Romans had already discovered that this tiny, remote plateau was capable of producing exceptional wines, partly because the almost solid chalk soil is special, and partly because this little dot receives more sunshine per year than anywhere else in France…
Country
France
Region
Languedoc Roussillon
Appellation(s)
Coteau du Languedoc A.O.C.
Farming
Organic Farming
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Wine
Grapes
30% Carignan, 30% Cinsault, 20% Syrah, 10% Grenache, 10% Mourvèrdre
Soil
Chalk, sandstone, clauy
Viticulture
Organic Farming
Viniculture
Manual harvest, fermentation and maceration in stainless steel tanks. Aged in tank 6 months on the fine lees prior to bottling.