Domaine du Clos des Fees - 'De battre mon coeur s'est arrete' Red 2023
Red
2023
Languedoc-Roussillon
Côtes du Roussillon Villages
Syrah
Tasting Notes & Ratings
Grape
97% Syrah, 3% Grenache Noir
Tasting notes
Domaine du Clos des Fées “De battre mon cœur s’est arrêté” is a bold, high-altitude Syrah-based red bursting with intensity and precision. It opens with vibrant aromas of blackberries, wild raspberries, violets, licorice, and cracked black pepper. On the palate, it’s full-bodied yet fresh, with juicy red and black fruit, fine-grained tannins, and a core of smoky, graphite-like minerality. The texture is sleek and energetic, with a long, savory finish marked by garrigue herbs and crushed rock. A powerful yet refined wine that reflects its schist and granite terroir in the Roussillon hills.
More About The Winery
Founded in 1998 by Hervé Bizeul — former “Best Young Sommelier of France,” wine journalist, and Paris wine bar owner — Domaine du Clos des Fées has become one of the most acclaimed estates in Roussillon. What began with a small, garage-made vintage quickly turned into an international success story, with the wines now sought after by collectors worldwide.
The domaine’s vineyards stretch across diverse terroirs, up to 15 km apart, with exposures and soils ranging from granite to limestone. Many plots feature century-old vines, hand-harvested and farmed with a philosophy of respect for nature.
With plantings focused on Grenache, Carignan, Syrah, Grenache Blanc, and Grenache Gris, Clos des Fées produces wines of remarkable depth, concentration, and finesse. Ageing in oak barriques and bottling without filtration further enhances their character and authenticity.