RICH & RACY. Aromas of ripe berry fruit over notes of mineral, earth & pancetta. Mineral notes continue in the mouth, along with flavors of blackberry, raspberry & tart cherry. Oak-free & very well-balanced, with a smooth, sumptuous finish.

50% Grenache, 50% Syrah

This biodynamic Rhone producer strives for balance in their vines, lands, grapes & wines. This quest for harmony has guided Montirius’ decisions for the past decade, and will serve them well into the future of this exciting domaine. Vacqueyras, along with Gigondas, are the two Southern Rhone sub-regions most similar to their famous neighbor, Chateauneuf du Pape. Of the two Vacqueyras they produce, Montirius’ ‘Le Clos’ label is a fresher, leaner take on this dense style. Called ‘Le Clos’ because of the wooded enclosure that surrounds the vineyard, the grapes used to make this wine are more sheltered than many surrounding plots. ‘Le Clos’ is also unoaked, which is somewhat unique for the region. The resulting wine is a fresh, approachable Rhone blend, with excellent balance, that drinks quite well at a younger age.