Clos d’ Alzan is a small project wine by Michel Collomb who is known for focusing on fruit-forward, elegant wines. Signargues is only produced from the southernmost appellation of the Rhône: this tier of CdR adheres to strict quality controls and only produces red wine. This wine is exclusively offered by Bruno Lafon.
Presentation
Presentation
Alzan is an amazing vineyard looking like some of the top sites of Châteauneuf-du-Pape with very large rolled stones and very old Grenache and Syrah vines. As a matter of fact, Clos d’Alzan lies right across the Rhône River. This intensely flavored, robust bottling is a product of this exceptional terroir. The consulting oenologist for Clos d’Alzan is none other than Xavier Vignon, one of France’s best winemakers.
Winemaking
Handpicked and sorted. Traditional vinification in concrete tanks, using low temperature fermentation (below 20C°/ 68F°). Long after fermentation maceration in tanks for 2 to 4 weeks. No oak treatment, no fining and very light filtration before bottling.
Varietals
Syrah : 60%
Grenache noir : 30%
Mourvèdre : 10%
Grenache noir : 30%
Mourvèdre : 10%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 15 % vol.
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Serving
T° of service: 16°C / 60°F.
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 3 to 5 years
Tasting
Subtle, fruity yet elegant, this richly concentrated red blend offers luscious loads of plummy, ripe cherry and berry flavors offset by an invigorating edge of black pepper nuanced by hints of earth and spice. The palate is rich and fleshy but anchored by taut acidity and ripe, mouth filling tannins. Although it drinks well now it should improve and hold further.
Food pairings
Subtle, fruity yet elegant, this richly concentrated red blend offers luscious loads of plummy, ripe cherry and berry flavors offset by an invigorating edge of black pepper nuanced by hints of earth and spice. The palate is rich and fleshy but anchored by taut acidity and ripe, mouth filling tannins. Although it drinks well now it should improve and hold further.
Reviews
"Clos d’Alzan is one of all time’s best values and rated “everyday useful” because
its ability to pair with multitude of dishes: red meats, roasted pork and poultry,
as well as mixed salads and pastas or enjoyed simply as aperitif."
its ability to pair with multitude of dishes: red meats, roasted pork and poultry,
as well as mixed salads and pastas or enjoyed simply as aperitif."
