{"product_id":"clos-st-antonin-cotes-du-rhone-rouge-2023","title":"Clos St Antonin Cotes du Rhone Rouge 2023","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine is it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClos St Antonin Côtes du Rhône Rouge, produced by Clos St Antonin, is a still red wine from the Rhône Valley, created from an elegant blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre, and matured in concrete vats and barrels. In the glass, it reveals a medium-bodied profile, characterised by a smooth structure and excellent density. The \u003cstrong\u003eripe tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e blend with notes of cherry, blackberry and hints of Mediterranean scrub, in a sip enriched by nuances of anise, spices and oak, which balance a subtle natural sweetness with a pleasant gustatory tension. The tasting concludes with a \u003cstrong\u003epersistent finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, an authentic expression of the Côtes du Rhône.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere does it come from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes ripen in \u003cstrong\u003eorganically farmed vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e located south of Saint Antonin and north of Jonquières. The vines, with an average age of forty years, sink their roots into clay and silt soils resting on a solid marl substrate. This geological formation encourages the development of concentrated fruit, ensuring a well-defined aromatic component. Cultivated by the Sabon family, the plots offer a faithful interpretation of the French terroir, imparting to the wine the distinctive richness of the \u003cstrong\u003eRhône Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is it produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe process begins with meticulous \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvesting\u003c\/strong\u003e and selection of the bunches. The fruit, partly destemmed and partly whole, undergoes maceration and fermentation for about two weeks, ideal for controlled extraction of colour and phenolic matter. Maturation continues for several months, making synergistic use of concrete vats and \u003cstrong\u003eoak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. This technique shapes the structure of the wine, preserving the clarity of the fruit and elegantly enhancing the typical \u003cstrong\u003espicy character\u003c\/strong\u003e that distinguishes this refined label from Clos St Antonin.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated at the highest point of the Plan de Dieu, around a picturesque eighteenth-century farmhouse, the Clos St. Antonin estate embodies the winemaking excellence of the \u003cstrong\u003eRhône Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e. Under the guidance of Aimé and Isabel Sabon, the winery demonstrates a deep respect for the terroir through \u003cstrong\u003eorganic farming\u003c\/strong\u003e and the care of forty-year-old vines on marl soils. The meticulous manual harvest is followed by an expert \u003cstrong\u003enine-month maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e in cement vats and large barrels, resulting in a multi-award-winning wine that encapsulates all the authenticity of these historic French lands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Clos St Antonin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46605207175339,"sku":"61357","price":15.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/clos-st-antonin-cotes-du-rhone-rouge-2023_61357_1_b36f04e9-b97a-40df-a9c3-3b035f71026c.webp?v=1781277501","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-dk\/products\/clos-st-antonin-cotes-du-rhone-rouge-2023","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}