Domaine Clos Saint Patrice
Domaine Clos Saint Patrice
France • Southern Rhone
The origin of the name Saint Patrice dates back to the 18th century under Jean DE POWER, ambassador of Châteauneuf du Pape wines in Ireland. The centuries have shaped the Clos, its vines, and its wines. In 1838, Clos Saint Patrice was known as «one of the best Châteauneuf-du-Pape vineyards» (in the 1838 Vaucluse directory). Several writings attest to the reputation of the Clos and it was qualified as «the oldest Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine» in the 1920s. In 2009, Guy Jullian and his son Jérôme bought the Clos. These latest generations of a modest family of winegrowers from Châteauneuf-du-Pape thus became the first owners of a monopoly in Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
The Clos extends over 1.8 ha and consists of old Grenache and Mourvèdre vines from ancestral massal selections, regularly added to with high quality, certified plants. The Clos is tended according to organic principles and develops thanks to the high standards, precision and patience of Guy and Jérôme Jullian. They have always been attentive to the earth and their vines, using traditional techniques and no chemical weedkillers. With experience and time, their know-how allows them to perfectly master each vine, disbudding at the right moment and working the soil to avoid drought. The old methods such as labouring the earth, making furrows, and plowing down the vines prevail at the Clos. The grapes are exclusively harvested by hand and at optimal maturity before being carefully sorted. The winemaking process is also gentle and natural based on the principle of infusion. Balance, elegance, finesse, and minerality characterise Clos St Patrice.
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