Domaine du Clot de L’oum
AOC Cotes du Roussillon Villages, Caramany, France
Available Wines: Numero Uno, Saint Bart Vieilles Vignes, La Compagnie des Papillons
Eric and Leia Monne’s vineyards are situated high on the slopes of the Agly Valley in the communes of Belesta and Maury situated northwest of Perpignan. 18 hectares of vines are divided among 33 parcels positioned at 400-600 meters above sea level with soils composed of granite, schist and gneiss. Syrah, Grenache and Carignan are fostered according to organic farming practices without the use of herbicides, insecticides, or chemical fertilizers.
Manually harvested, with minute yields of 15-20hl/ha, the grapes are destemmed, hand sorted and vinified with naturally occuring yeasts. Temperature controlled fermentation with daily pigeages and remontages for maximal phenolic extraction are followed by a 12-18 month elevage in 1-3 year old barrique purchased from Domaine Romanee Conti. The wines are bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Eric and Leia’s persistence with organic soil and vine management articulates a deep expression of their extraordinary terroir. The promotion of deep root systems, meticulous yield regulation, in combination with the higher, cooler climate slopes, helps to impart enhanced aromatics and produces wines with a striking balance between phenolic maturity and acidity.
Eric’s stated winemaking goal—“to achieve minerality, freshness and fruit” is captured to perfection in every bottle he produces.
 Numero Uno
AOC Cotes du Roussillon Villages, Caramany
80%Syrah 20%Carignan (100+ year old vines) Elevage 1-2 year old barrique for 15 months: Production: 200 cases Complex aromatics with red cherry and blackberry fruit, herbs and spices with prominent mineral notes. Crystal clear, tremendous fruit, subtle herbs and spices with exotic mineral notes. Full bodied with great depth and length, this bold yet elegant cuvee displays layers of complexity, especially minerality, extremely fine tannins and moderate acidity. |
Saint Bart Vieilles Vignes
AOC Cotes du Roussillon Villages, Caramany
Equal parts Syrah/Grenache/Carignan (100 year old vines). Elevage 2-3 year old barrique for 15 months
Production: 580 cases
Aromatics of blackberry/cherry, pepper, mineral as well as malted, vegetal and animal notes define this complex cuvee. Opaque purple, concentrated with lightly astringent tannins, this full-bodied, creamy, persistent cuvee displays intense savoury herbatious and mineral notes wrapped in tremendous black fruit. |
La Compagnie des Papillons
AOC Cotes du Roussillon Villages, Caramany
45%Grenache 45% Carignan (50 year old vines) 10% Syrah Elevage: 2-3 year old barrique for 12 months Production: 1500 cases Very deep complex nose with mixed berries, sour cherries and herbs, with mineral and delicate floral notes, some malt and a hint of eucalyptus. Very juicy and concentrated on the palate, with loads of silky tannins, dark fruit and a hint of dark chocolate. Full bodied with excellent depth and length. This is a polished style that exemplifies an extraordinary terroir. |
Accolades
Wine-Plus, 2007 (Andre Domine)
La Compagnie des Papillons, 2003, 93
Saint Bart Vielles Vignes, 2003, 91+
Saint Bart. Vielles Vignes, 2004, 90+
Numero Uno, 2004, 92+
WA Wineanorak, 2006 (Jamie Goode)
La Compagnie des Papillons, 2003, 90
Saint Bart Vielles Vignes, 2003, 92
Numero Uno, 2003, 94
Jancis Robinson, 2004
Numero Uno, 2002, 17+/20
Gault Millau, 2006, ****/*****
Ra Compagnie des Papillons 2003, 97/100
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