{"product_id":"circule-clairet-2024-colonjes","title":"Circulé Clairet 2024 - Colonjes","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Wine \u0026amp; Winemaker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/b\u003e Adam (Wijnhoeve de Colonjes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/b\u003e Groesbeek, Gelderland, Netherlands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/b\u003e 100% Cabernet Cortis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Story\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFor our fifth bottle, we happily return to Groesbeek, to the vineyards of Wijnhoeve de Colonjes. While we previously introduced you to their expressive white wine, winemaker Adam proves here that the Gelderland terroir can also produce beautiful reds. For this organic wine, he exclusively uses the robust Cabernet Cortis grape. However, what makes this bottle truly special is the production method. Adam deliberately chose to craft this wine in the classic style of a 'Clairet'. This is an ancient style originating from the French Bordeaux region that sits somewhere between a dark rosé and a light red wine. To ensure the wine still has plenty of backbone and complexity, the cool fermentation and subsequent aging take place entirely in French oak barrels. It is a fantastic local tribute to a historical wine style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Vibe \u0026amp; Tasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe Circulé Clairet is exactly what you would expect from this style: incredibly supple and uncomplicated in the very best sense of the word. In the glass, you see a bright, lively red color. The nose is immediately inviting with an explosion of summer fruit, packed with juicy blackberries and sweet strawberries. Thanks to the fermentation and aging in French oak, the wine gains a very elegant, soft touch of vanilla, without the wood ever becoming overpowering. The tannins are velvety soft, and with zero grams of residual sugar, it is beautifully tight and bone dry. Although the label recommends serving it at eighteen degrees, we personally find it even more delicious slightly chilled (around fourteen degrees), especially alongside a light meal or sunny afternoon drinks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Troebel Wijnen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53353844834647,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1901\/1415\/files\/DSCF9009.jpg?v=1776864921","url":"https:\/\/troebelwijnen.nl\/products\/circule-clairet-2024-colonjes","provider":"Troebel Wijnen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}