Age of Vines: Ancient Vines
Pruning Method: Gobelet
Soil: Deep red ancient Mediterranean rock interspersed with deposits of limestone
Varieties: 50% Grenache Noir, the rest is Carignan, Mourvedre, Syrah
Vinification Method: The grapes are hand-harvested, destemmed, and gently pressed. The fruit undergoes a gentle regular pigeage—submerging the floating cap of skins in the vat thus allowing L’Enclos to maximize the flavor and color of the grapes. Natural yeasts are employed and the juice undergoes four to five weeks of maceration. Fermentation and aging occurs in used oak 600L barrels and conical wooden vat, for about a year, before it is bottled without fining or filtration.
Tasting Note: Blue-black in the glass with a deep purple rounding the rim. Scents of red and black fruit intermingle with Blueberry ink, a warm note of garrigue, pine, and pounded limestone. The palate is a delectable expression of juicy plum, blackberry, black cherry, and deft flavors of sweet herbs. A buoyant note of minerality emerges near the finish and that is given a nice boost by the wine’s silken acidity. L’ Enclos will age gracefully for more than a decade, however, it drinks beautifully in its relative youth.
Pairing: Pairs nicely with hearty stews, roasts, leg of lamb, and cassoulet.
Pruning Method: Gobelet
Soil: Deep red ancient Mediterranean rock interspersed with deposits of limestone
Varieties: 50% Grenache Noir, the rest is Carignan, Mourvedre, Syrah
Vinification Method: The grapes are hand-harvested, destemmed, and gently pressed. The fruit undergoes a gentle regular pigeage—submerging the floating cap of skins in the vat thus allowing L’Enclos to maximize the flavor and color of the grapes. Natural yeasts are employed and the juice undergoes four to five weeks of maceration. Fermentation and aging occurs in used oak 600L barrels and conical wooden vat, for about a year, before it is bottled without fining or filtration.
Tasting Note: Blue-black in the glass with a deep purple rounding the rim. Scents of red and black fruit intermingle with Blueberry ink, a warm note of garrigue, pine, and pounded limestone. The palate is a delectable expression of juicy plum, blackberry, black cherry, and deft flavors of sweet herbs. A buoyant note of minerality emerges near the finish and that is given a nice boost by the wine’s silken acidity. L’ Enclos will age gracefully for more than a decade, however, it drinks beautifully in its relative youth.
Pairing: Pairs nicely with hearty stews, roasts, leg of lamb, and cassoulet.
