{"product_id":"clos-st-antonin-cotes-du-rhone-villages-plan-de-dieu-2023","title":"Clos St Antonin Cotes du Rhone Villages Plan de Dieu 2023","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Côtes du Rhône Villages Plan de Dieu from Clos Saint Antonin is an organic red wine with controlled designation of origin from the Rhône Valley. The result of a \u003cstrong\u003eblend of Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah\u003c\/strong\u003e from fifty-year-old vines, it displays an intense ruby colour in the glass and aromas of black raspberry, cherry, liquorice and toasted earth. On the palate, it is \u003cstrong\u003efleshy and structured\u003c\/strong\u003e, with dense tannins and well-balanced acidity. After ageing in oak barrels, the sip evolves into a \u003cstrong\u003elong and persistent finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, enriched with notes of chocolate, making it ideal for pairing with game and stews.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe area of origin is located in the southern Rhône, between Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Gigondas. The vineyards occupy the highest plots of the Côtes du Rhône Villages Plan de Dieu area. The vines grow on a \u003cstrong\u003ecomplex terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e, consisting of gravelly plateaus, red clays and silty marls. This composition encourages optimal ripening and a compact structure, ensuring excellent \u003cstrong\u003eten-year ageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e. The estate operates in full compliance with \u003cstrong\u003eorganic farming\u003c\/strong\u003e principles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction begins with \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvesting\u003c\/strong\u003e and careful selection of the bunches. After destemming, fermentation takes place in cement vats. The \u003cstrong\u003etwenty-five day maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures the phenolic extraction necessary to define the body of the wine. Ageing lasts twelve months and follows distinct paths: Grenache matures in \u003cstrong\u003elarge oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, while Syrah and Mourvèdre rest in smaller barrels. The result is a profound wine, able to balance fruity density with delicate spicy nuances.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith roots dating back to the 18th century, the historic Clos Saint Antonin estate has been managed by the \u003cstrong\u003eSabon family\u003c\/strong\u003e since 2014. This excellent red is produced in Jonquières, within the prestigious Côtes du Rhône Villages Plan de Dieu appellation. On a prime fifteen-hectare terroir located between Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Gigondas, the estate cultivates \u003cstrong\u003evines around 50 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e with full respect for the ecosystem, as evidenced by its strict \u003cstrong\u003eorganic certification\u003c\/strong\u003e. An expression that combines historical heritage and sustainability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Clos St Antonin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46605248823467,"sku":"61363","price":21.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/clos-st-antonin-cotes-du-rhone-villages-plan-de-dieu-2023_61363_1_cf669f15-20e5-4c66-b3d5-3ef743a2473b.webp?v=1781277529","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-be\/products\/clos-st-antonin-cotes-du-rhone-villages-plan-de-dieu-2023","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}