Our wines
General presentation
Clos d'Alari has 7 hectares of vines planted at an altitude of 300m, most of which are trellised on clay-limestone terroir:
5 hectares AOC, 2 hectares Vin de Pays.
The vines
We aim to respect the diversity of our environment as much as possible:
No pesticides or herbicides.
Attention to the soil, grassing and, green manuring, sowing of plant cover. Our soil is alive!
We have been Organic Farming since our 2021 harvest.
Our production:
- 60% Rosé for 3 cuvées including 1 vin de pays and 1 gastronomic cuvée "Grand Clos".
- 20% Red for 5 cuvées, including 3 wines without added sulfite and 2 red cuvées for ageing.
- 20% White for 2 cuvées: Rolle and "Grand Rolle" aged in acacia barrels for 14 months.
Our grape varieties:
- Syrah
- Cabernet
- Grenache
- Carignan
- Mourvèdre
- Merlot
- Cinsault
- Rolle
Our harvest
We harvest by hand, at night, depending on ripeness checks.
In view of climatic changes, harvesting is taking place earlier and earlier.
These are spread over a month, as the different grape varieties are not all harvested at the same time.
The winery
We intervene as little as possible in the cellar, with no inputs other than the bare minimum of sulphur at bottling. No external yeasts, only those from our own grapes (indigenous yeasts).
Our production
60% Rosé, including the gastronomic cuvée "Grand Clos" in Côtes de Provence.
20% Red, with cuvées that vary from year to year, between ready-to-drink wines and wines for laying down.
20% White, including Rolle in Côtes de Provence.
Our Rosés
Grand Clos rosé 2023 AOP Côtes de Provence
The aim is to produce a rosé that is representative of the Côtes de Provence appellation, vinified with a minimum of inputs, with the greatest respect for terroir and vintage.blend of grape varieties: Cinsault, Grenache, Carignan, Mourvèdre, Cabernet sauvignon, Syrah, on clay-limestone soils.
Alcohol content: 12.5°.
Elaboration
Organically grown, hand-harvested, partially de-stemmed, direct pressing, fermentation in stainless steel tanks, use of indigenous yeasts, aged in stainless steel tanks. No fining, clarifying filtration. Total SO2: 40mg/litre.
Tasting
Mango color with peach highlights. Aromas of fennel, dill and white flowers. Well-balanced on the palate, with a refreshing salinity.
Wine & food pairing
Grand Clos 2023 is a gastronomic rosé that goes well with artichokes, codfish, raw fish and truffles.
Serving temperature
13° - 15° C
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Métisse 2023 Vin de France
Métisse is the result of whole-cluster maceration of Syrah in Rolle juice.the aim is to obtain an easy-drinking wine with a good balance of acidity.the raspberry color in a transparent bottle makes you want to pour a second glass.to be drunk chilled, it's a fine free-flowing alternative to our AOP rosé.
This year's Métisse is a blend of a white grape variety (Rolle) and a black grape variety (Syrah). The Syrah is infused for a few days, whole bunches, in the Rolle juice as it comes out of the press.this wine is vinified without inputs and therefore without added sulfur.clay-limestone soils.
Alcohol content:13.5°.
Elaboration
Organic farming, hand-picked grapes, direct pressing for Rolle and short maceration for Syrah, fermentation and ageing in stainless steel tanks, using indigenous yeasts. No fining or filtration. Total SO2: 25mg.
Tasting
On the nose, aromas of crushed strawberry intermingle with notes of laurel and dried rose.Métisse combines the fruitiness of Syrah with the warm roundness of Rolle.The palate is round, with a tangy, salivating finish.
Food & wine pairing
Perfect as an aperitif in warm weather, with charcuterie and grilled meats.
Serving temperature
13° - 15° C
Our white wines
Rolle blanc 2023 AOP Côtes de Provence
The only white wine produced this year, Rolle 2023 reflects the extreme climatic conditions of the summer, with very high temperatures, particularly before the harvest, and very little water. It will appeal to lovers of a Rolle produced in the region: rich and intense. It will appeal to lovers of a Rolle produced in the region: it is rich and intense.single-varietal on clay-limestone soils.yields 20HL/hectare
Alcohol content: 14°.
Elaboration
Organic, hand-harvested, unstemmed grapes, direct pressing, fermentation and ageing in stainless steel tanks, using indigenous yeasts. No fining, clarifying filtration. Total SO2: 35mg/litre.
Tasting
Golden color with straw highlights, rich nose with milky notes, followed by dried fruit and quince paste, round and intense on the palate.
Food & wine pairing
Risotto, asparagus, grilled fish.
Serving temperature
13° - 15° C
Le Grand Rolle 2021 AOP Côtes de Provence
Grand Rolle is made from the Domaine's only white grape variety, Rolle, and is a gastronomic white, with a nice roundness and freshness.
Alcohol content :14%.
Elaboration
Organically grown, hand-picked, de-stemmed grapes, direct pressing, fermentation in stainless steel vats, aged for 15 months in acacia barrels.
Tasting
Pale yellow in color with a silvery sheen, the nose reveals aromas of yellow fruit, stone fruit with hints of citron and fresh wood, as well as hints of oil and honey, while the palate is full-bodied with beautiful bitters on the finish, bringing freshness and liveliness.
Food & wine pairing
Creamed poultry, risotto, local goat's cheese.
Our Red Wines
Marius Rouge 2016 AOP Côtes de Provence
Marius, my grandfather's first name.a blend of our Syrah-Cabernet Sauvignon parcel.a magnificent, typically Provencal red, it perfectly represents our terroir.clay-limestone soil.yield 40HL/hectare.
Alcohol content: 14%.
Elaboration
Classic vinification, de-stemming, fermentation in stainless steel vats, aged in oak barrels from different coopers for 15 months.
Tasting
Tiled color with garnet-red highlights.the nose presents attractive evolutionary notes of tobacco and cocoa.nuances of garrigue and licorice support the initial nose after aeration.the palate is complex, with a fine tannic structure and silky, mellow tannins.
Food & wine pairing
Lamb shoulder confit
Serving temperature
16-18° C
VIEUX K 2020 Vin de France
Vieux K comes from our 60-year-old Carignan gobelet grapes. It was vinified and aged in stainless steel vats, then spent a year in vats and a year in oak barrels in clay-limestone soils.
Alcohol content: 13.5%.
Elaboration
Organic conversion, hand-picked in crates, total destemming, fermentation in stainless steel vats.
Tasting
Garnet-red in color with purple highlights, the nose reveals aromas of cherry, kirch and bitter almonds, with subtle hints of balsamic. The palate is juicy, well-balanced and well-structured.
Food & wine pairing
A fine rib of beef, or a vegetable Tian.
Serving temperature
16 - 18° C
PAPY Vin de France
This year, we produced three single-varietal red micro-vintages from Merlot, Grenache and Syrah.Papy is a 100% Grenache cuvée. It's a fruity red that's very tasty. Vinification using the 1000-leaf method (whole bunches, destemmed grapes, crushed grapes). Hand destemming on wicker destemmer.25HL/hectare yields.
Alcohol content: 12.5°.
Elaboration
Organically grown, hand-picked, vinified in 1000-leaf vats, fermented in stainless-steel vats, aged in amphora, using indigenous yeasts. No fining, no filtration. Total SO2: 25mg/litre.
Tasting
Light ruby color. Crisp red berries and English candy on the nose. Fresh and tangy on the palate, with a delicate finish.
Food & wine pairing
An easy-drinking wine, it can be substituted for rosé as an aperitif and for white with fish.
Serving temperature
14° - 16° C
INDIGENE Vin de France
Indigène is the estate's 100% Syrah cuvée.this year, we infused whole bunches in the press juice for a week to obtain a fresh wine.clay-limestone soils. Yield : 15HL/hectare
Alcohol content: 14°.
Elaboration
Organically grown, hand-picked, indigenous yeasts, aged and fermented in stainless steel tanks, no fining, no filtration. Total SO2: 20mg/litre.
Tasting
Indigène has a light purple color with violet highlights. The nose is spicy, with white pepper, green olives and zan. The palate is sunny but delicate, with a delicate tannic structure.
Food & wine pairing
The vegetal side of Indigene is perfect for vegetarian dishes, especially mushrooms.
Serving temperature
14° - 16° C