Bastide du Claux Luberon Rouge 'Le Claux' 2017 Size:750ml “Terrers” is a “basic” cuvée

“Terrers” is a “basic” cuvée that sees more back-of-house time and labor than the overwhelming majority of Champagnes of any echelon

earthy and dry

This is a rare find in today’s offerings from the Loire Valley: one that sacrifices early drinkability to reward those with the patience to wait for years

the 1982 Fargues is cleaner and more straightforward than the wildly complex and unctuous 1983

Bastide du Claux Luberon Rouge 'Le Claux' 2017 Size:750ml “Terrers” is a “basic” cuvéeLe Claux is a 2. 25 ha site situated at 300 350 meters of altitude. Its soils of clayey marl, rare in the Luberon, along with its northeastern exposure, contribute to a long maturation cycle and engender a wine of great complexity for the area. 60% Syrah (planted 1973), 30% Grenache (1962) and 10% Mourvdre (1949), with yields rarely topping a meager 30 hl ha. Naturally fermented with a portion of its added back stems and aged 2 years primarily in used