Clos Du Gravillas

Dark Side 2024

Vin de France | Red | 2024

Clos Du Gravillas

Côté obscur 2024

Vin de France | Rouge | 2024

This ephemeral cuvée, produced in a limited run of only 3500 bottles, represents a jewel of the estate, renowned for its exceptional concentration. Sourced from hand-harvested grapes grown on clay-limestone soil and meticulously sorted in the vineyard, this wine is the result of a rigorous selection process aimed at excellence. Its production reflects perfect yield management at 25 hl/ha, offering a unique expression of the Saint-Jean de Minervois terroir.

Regular price €13.90

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Country of Origin, France

Region, Languedoc

Appellation, Vin de France

Grape Variety(ies), Carignan and Cabernet Sauvignon

Certification, Organic

Sweetness,

Winemaking, Stainless steel tank aging

Soil Type, Clay-limestone

Alcohol Content , 13.5%

Regular price €13.90
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13,90 €

How to enjoy this wine?

Cuvée Profile

Powerful | Fruity

Serving Recommendations

Serve at 16° to 18°

Aging Potential

5 to 10 years

Our Review of the Cuvée

Visually, this wine displays a dark purple hue. The nose invites exploration into deep blackcurrant aromas, enhanced by fresh and ethereal notes. On the palate, it is vibrant and elongated, caressed by a silky texture and intense aromatic freshness. It reveals an incredibly rich blackcurrant, accompanied by hints of menthol, cocoa, and a finish on Minervois limestone chalk. This wine offers continuity on the palate with a subtle chalky chewiness, creating an extraordinary sensory experience.

Clos Du Gravillas

Clos Du Gravillas

Languedoc | France

On the upper slopes of Saint-Jean-de-Minervois, within the Minervois region, Clos du Gravillas cultivates a vineyard established on very stony, calcareous soils, situated at high altitudes. This geological and climatic context promotes gradual maturation and naturally taut balances.

The estate cultivates a diversity of grape varieties—Carignan, Terret, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Mourvèdre—managed under organic agriculture. Vinification processes are conducted with precision, prioritizing fruit purity and measured extractions. This approach yields luminous wines, structured by a tension uncommon for the region.

The cuvées exhibit digestible and vertical profiles, combining depth and freshness without heaviness. The overall work of Clos du Gravillas offers a unique and coherent interpretation of the Minervois terroir, highlighting altitude, soil composition, and a constant pursuit of balance.