The cuvée Simon du Clos Marie is a very well-balanced Pic-Saint-Loup with silky tannins. The nose is complex with smoky, chocolate notes; the balanced palate reveals candied aromas of black fruits, cocoa. Great length!Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2023 : 91/100 Clos Marie is located in the heart of the village of Lauret. It is among the most recognized of the Pic Saint Loup crus. Forerunners in biodynamic vineyard management, Françoise and Christophe have been helping to give the appellation a qualitative boost since 1995. In the winery, vinification and ageing produce generous, powerful wines, benchmarks for the appellation. The wines from Clos Marie are made naturally: indigenous yeasts, little sulfur. The wines often require a good decanting and a few years' cellaring for the great cuvées to fully express themselves. Guide bettane et dessauve 2019: "we defend Clos Marie for its unique finesse of tannins and delicate flavors. It's leading the way in pic-saint-loup, and no one else seems likely to catch up.
