# A Languedoc Red With Real Character Grown on sun-drenched slopes where garrigue scents drift through the vines, this 2023 red comes from a small family estate working with care and patience. The soils — stony, poor and perfectly suited to low yields — give the grapes real concentration. Expect dark fruit, a touch of pepper and that warm southern herbal note you only find here. Vinification stays gentle and honest, letting the terroir speak rather than the cellar. Supple tannins make it easy to enjoy now, alongside grilled lamb, ratatouille or a simple cheese board. Great value from a producer well worth discovering.
23.80 € incl tax

-5% for 6 identical bottles

36 in stock

Wine name: Arjiès

Vintage: 2023

Producer: Clos Constantin

Grape varieties: Syrah and Grenache Noir, with a touch of Carignan (approximate blend: 60% Syrah, 30% Grenache Noir, 10% Carignan)

Region: Languedoc-Roussillon

Appellation: Languedoc

Vinification method: Hand-harvested grapes, partial destemming, fermentation with indigenous yeasts in concrete and stainless steel tanks, gentle extraction, ageing on fine lees for 8 to 12 months, light filtration and minimal sulphur at bottling

Maceration: Around 2 to 3 weeks, with light pumping-over and occasional punching down

Colour: Deep ruby red with purple glints

Bouquet: Blackberry, blackcurrant and cherry, with notes of garrigue herbs, violet, black pepper and a hint of liquorice

Palate: Supple and juicy attack, fleshy mid-palate with ripe dark fruit, fine silky tannins, savoury spice and a fresh, mineral finish

Alcohol content: 13.5% vol.

Soils: Limestone and clay with schist and pebbles, hillside plots

Farming: Organic practices, manual work in the vineyard, no synthetic treatments

Ageing potential: 3 to 6 years from the vintage

Food pairing: Grilled lamb, beef skewers, ratatouille, duck breast, mushroom risotto, semi-matured sheep's cheese

Serving temperature: 15 to 16°C