Argile 2024
Clos Constantin
A refined and characterful Chenin Blanc. Aromatic with notes of ripe apple, pear, citrus, white flowers, and subtle hints of honey. Juicy on the palate with great roundness, lively freshness, chalky minerality, and a long, precise finish.
Delicious with shellfish, rich fish dishes, poultry with creamy sauces, vegetarian dishes with mushrooms, and soft cheeses.
Appellation
Vin de France
Grape variety
chenin blanc
Style
Rich & Round
Format
750 ml
Available
€45.95
The winemaker
| Winemaker | Country | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Clos Constantin | France | Languedoc |
About the winemaker
Clos Constantin is located in the village of Argelliers, 20 km from Montpellier, near Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, between Pic Saint-Loup and Larzac.
The estate covers 15 hectares, divided between the Font-Belette and Les Champs de Traversiers plots. Pierre took over the vineyards from his uncle and, together with Samuel, founded the winery in 2017.
From day one, they have been working organically and biodynamically; the wines are certified organic and biodynamic. The cellar is worked with great precision.
The wines of Clos Constantin are elegant, refined, and unpretentious, and fall under the AOC Languedoc and AOC Terrasses du Larzac appellations.
Vineyard management
Organic-Biodynamics
Details
| Vineyard | Vineyard "Les Champs de Traversiers" near Argelliers, from a plot at an altitude of 230 meters with a soil rich in red clay and limestone. The name Argile means clay in Occitan. |
|---|---|
| Vinification | Minimal intervention, vinification with indigenous yeasts, followed by aging in 500-liter oak barrels for 18 months. |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Ageing potential | up to 8 years after harvest |
| Alcohol percentage | 13.5% |
| Closure | Natural cork |
