Year

2023

Format

750ML

Package

Bottle

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SKUID: S006912

Clos Bellane Côtes du Rhône Villages Valréas Rouge 2023

Name: Clos Bellane Côtes du Rhône Villages Valréas Rouge
Brand: Clos Bellane
SKU: S006912
Price: 145 HKD
Availability: InStock

4.3

HK$145

750ml

Bottle

Vintage Character
Clos Bellane Côtes du Rhône Villages Valréas Rouge 2023 comes from a season of changing rhythms in the southern Rhône. A dry winter was followed by spring rain, then late-summer heat made the timing of harvest particularly important. For the region's reds, growers often needed patience to achieve satisfactory berry ripeness, while cool nights helped maintain balance. Bellane's elevated, east-facing vineyards bring a naturally fresh setting to this Syrah and Grenache blend. Against the warmth of 2023, that setting makes the contrast between ripe fruit, supple texture and a cool aromatic edge especially relevant.

Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
The nose moves from graphite and minty blackcurrant to green pepper, hillside herbs and olive. On the palate, the fruit has depth, but velvety tannins and freshness give it a smooth, controlled shape. A savoury thread remains alongside the dark berries, leading to a finish where fruit and spice meet. This is a useful red for herb-roasted lamb, grilled aubergine with lentils, or duck with a restrained plum sauce. Its herbal detail echoes the food, while the tannins offer enough structure for meat and the acidity refreshes between mouthfuls.

Winery Background
Clos Bellane's vineyards lie high above the warmer plains around Valréas. Limestone and clay, altitude and a preference for morning sun all contribute to the estate's pursuit of balance. Careful sorting starts the cellar work; a gravity-based layout then allows grapes and juice to move gently. Maturation is adapted to the season and the texture of each wine, using the stable conditions of partly underground cellars. This red expresses the estate through two complementary Rhône grapes, combining generous southern fruit with the restrained, fresh character that defines the Bellane approach.

Clos Bellane Côtes du Rhône Villages Valréas Rouge 2023

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