Domaine du Clos des Fees - 'Passat Minor' White 2022 Half Bottle

Grape

Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains

Tasting Note

The 2022 Domaine du Clos des Fées "Passat Minor" Blanc is a delicate, late-harvest Muscat d'Alexandrie half-bottle (37.5cl) with a golden hue, showing aromas of white peach, candied citrus, and acacia honey. The palate is light, gently sweet, and fresh, with balanced acidity and a clean, saline finish.

Muscat d'Alexandrie (late harvest / passerillée) at a low 9.5% ABV, grown on clay-limestone soil and aged in stainless steel vats. Best served at 10-12°C, well chilled, and drinkable now through 2035 and beyond.

Luminous golden color with expressive aromas of white peach, candied citrus fruit, apricot, quince, and orange blossom honey. The palate is gently sweet yet light, never heavy or cloying, with flavors of ripe apricot, citrus marmalade, and floral spice. The finish carries a refreshing saline minerality into a long, clean, elegant aftertaste.

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.