The Depeyre family in the town of Visan produces this red wine from the Southern Rhône river valley.

The village of Visan is north of the Vaucluse in the Enclave des Papes and the "Clos" occupies some of the best vineyard land in Visan that is chalky and stony clay.  Their Côtes du Rhone-Villages is produced with grapes from this south-facing vineyard with vines ranging from 25 to 60 years of age.

This wine is produced using mostly Grenache (80%), blended with Syrah (10%), Carignan (7%), Cinsault (4%) and 1% Mourvedre. Whole grape cluster maceration provides a rich and red raspberry fruit flavor and the subsequent fermentation of 8-10 days is temperature controlled to preserve the freshness of the fruit.

After fermentation, the wine is racked into underground concrete tanks and aged for a full year before transfer to oak barrels (225L) for an additional six months of ageing.

An elegant yet powerful wine, this classic and full-bodied example of Southern Rhône wines shows exceptional balance and ripe red cherry and raspberry fruit. The spiciness from the Grenache and the wild touch from the Syrah, along with the light mineral character, further add to the interest and complexity of the wine. Quite simply, this is a delicious glass of wine. And, this wine will improve over the next 5 years.

This is a great accompaniment to meats, roasted and grilled, as well as game, poultry, and fowl.