Lo Vielh by Clos du Gravillas

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninfirm

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 5 to 15 years from vintage.

vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: dark cherry, liquorice, smoke, garrigue

Palate: blackberry, tar, savoury, fine grain tannin

Old-vine (1911-planted) pure Carignan from Clos du Gravillas - Lo Vielh means 'the old one'; smoky, liquorice-tinged and structured for long ageing.

What it pairs with

Slow-braised lamb shoulder
Carignan's structure and smoke note carry slow-cooked lamb.
Aged Manchego or Mahon
Salt-and-nut sheep cheese contrasts the wine's tar and liquorice.
Cassoulet
Languedoc classic with the region's oldest old-vine Carignan.

History

Lo Vielh (the old one) is the pure Carignan cuvée of Clos du Gravillas, drawn from vines planted in 1911. Nicole and John Bojanowski founded Clos du Gravillas in Saint-Jean-de-Minervois and farm organically.

1911: Vineyard parcel planted with Carignan
2002: First vintage of Lo Vielh from the 1911 vines

Facts

Producer: Clos du Gravillas · visiting guide
Grapes: Carignan (100%)
Classification: AOC Minervois
Oak: 12-14 months in used French oak barriques
ABV: 14.0%
Price: EUR 30-45 at retail
Drinking window: 5-15 from vintage
First vintage: 2002
Organic: ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Lo Vielh

What does Clos du Gravillas Lo Vielh taste like?

Dark cherry, liquorice, smoke and garrigue on the nose; blackberry, tar, savoury notes and fine-grain tannin on the palate. Full-bodied with firm tannins and a long finish.

When should I drink Clos du Gravillas Lo Vielh?

Drink between 5 and 15 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 90 minutes of decanting; the wine reaches its peak at 8-12 years.

What grapes are in Lo Vielh?

One hundred percent Carignan from a parcel planted in 1911 - over 110 years old. Lo Vielh means 'the old one' in Occitan.

What food pairs with Clos du Gravillas Lo Vielh?

Slow-braised lamb shoulder is the canonical pairing; Carignan's structure and smoke note carry slow-cooked lamb. Aged Manchego and cassoulet are equally strong matches.

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