| Producer | Closerie Du Pelan |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Subregion | Right Bank |
| Varietal | 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot |
| Vintage | 2010 |
| Sku | 09590 |
| Size | 750ml |
Closerie du Pelan is a story about a cellar rather than a vineyard. It's also a tale you would never learn about in a world of blue-chip Bordeaux. Forty years ago, a painter by the name of Régis Moro purchased the estate Vieux Château Champs de Mars at the eastern extrême of Bordeaux, straddling Côtes de Francs and Côtes de Castillon. He made some good wine, but the property never took off and fell into disrepair. In 2022, the Amoreau family of Le Puy stepped in and purchased all the vineyards and a fantastic cellar with many perfectly preserved older vintages that have been aging gracefully for years. Renamed Closerie de Pelan, this 103-acre estate's inaugural vintage will be 2022, but in the meantime, we can enjoy some rare older vintages.
Closerie du Pelan (a small fenced-in field of the lieu-dit Pelan) is a blend of 75% Cab Sauvignon with a balance of Merlot and Franc. All the fruit is grown completely chemical-free, fermented with native yeasts, and then aged in old barrels. This Bordeaux finished aging gracefully in the dark, cool cellars, where it matured into a fuller-bodied, smoky, tannic, and funky old-school wine with vibrant dark berry, herb, and leather notes. It's a special bottle that pairs well with a nice thick rib eye, roast, or grilled foods.
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