Clos Combe Long Michel Raynaud Corbières AOP 2022

Plot-specific cuvée from Domaine Plan de Roque in the commune of Saint-André-de-Roquelongue, in the Corbières. A blend of Carignan, Grenache and Viognier, grown on shallow limestone scree soils. Hand-harvested, with whole-bunch maceration and a month-long carbonic maceration, aged exclusively in the bottle.

Who produces Clos Combe Long Michel Raynaud Corbières AOP 2022?

Combe Long is an isolated plot planted by Michel Raynaud within Domaine Plan de Roque, in the commune of Saint-André-de-Roquelongue. This plot-specific cuvée was created to showcase the unique characteristics of this site.

What terroir is Clos Combe Long Michel Raynaud Corbières AOP 2022 produced on?

The soils consist of shallow limestone scree. The vines, with century-old Carignan and Grenache roots, surround a Neolithic site.

How is Clos Combe Long Michel Raynaud Corbières AOP 2022 vinified and aged?

The grapes are harvested by hand. The whole bunches are macerated for 18 to 20 days without filtration, with a month-long carbonic maceration. The wine is aged exclusively in the bottle.

What is the tasting profile of Clos Combe Long Michel Raynaud Corbières AOP 2022?

The wine has a deep garnet-red colour. The nose offers notes of garrigue (pine, thyme, rosemary, bupleurothamnus), followed by ripe fruit. The palate, elegant and refined, is distinguished by its persistence and the complexity of its aromas.

What dishes pair with Clos Combe Long Michel Raynaud Corbières AOP 2022?

This Corbières wine pairs with simple, generous meals, particularly spicy dishes featuring poultry or red meat.