Clot de l'Origine

L'Original Côtes du Roussillon White Blend

9.02 ratings
9.01 pro ratings
Côtes du Roussillon, Roussillon, Languedoc Roussillon, France
White Blend
Chicken, Turkey, Duck, Goose, Squash & Root Vegetables, Pork, Mushrooms, Shellfish, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Manchego & Parmesan, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Severn Goodwin

Unsure of the exact blend here, either Macabeu/Syrah or Macabeu/Muscat, either or, delicious.

Cloudy golden straw color. Ripe pineapple, overripe pear and white flowers on the nose. Honey, apricot, cinnamon (light), medium acidity on the palate.

Biodynamic and spontaneously fermented. Paired this along halibut cooked in sous vide then quickly pan finished with a touch of butter on the stove, a decent combination. I think this wine would shine with something fatty, like foie gras or a good hard cheese.

Unsure of the exact blend here, either Macabeu/Syrah or Macabeu/Muscat, either or, delicious.

Cloudy golden straw color. Ripe pineapple, overripe pear and white flowers on the nose. Honey, apricot, cinnamon (light), medium acidity on the palate.

Biodynamic and spontaneously fermented. Paired this along halibut cooked in sous vide then quickly pan finished with a touch of butter on the stove, a decent combination. I think this wine would shine with something fatty, like foie gras or a good hard cheese.

Feb 8th, 2019
Aaron Tan

Another quaffer. Pure, fresh, textural. Apparently a skinsy, but ever so lightly so. Apple, pears, candied ginger, ripping acidity, saline. So delicious and so refreshing in the tropical weather.

First time trying this producer and wine. From old vine Macebau, might contain a touch Syrah and/or Muscat - the information varies online. Biodynamics, minimal intervention.

Another quaffer. Pure, fresh, textural. Apparently a skinsy, but ever so lightly so. Apple, pears, candied ginger, ripping acidity, saline. So delicious and so refreshing in the tropical weather.

First time trying this producer and wine. From old vine Macebau, might contain a touch Syrah and/or Muscat - the information varies online. Biodynamics, minimal intervention.

1 person found it helpfulMar 15th, 2019
Steve Anderson

Tasting pour at Raw Wine LA. Another “original” from Clot d’Origine, this is a dry white blend of Macabeu and direct press Syrah. Didn’t take notes so I hesitate to score, but recall enjoying it for its unique character.

Tasting pour at Raw Wine LA. Another “original” from Clot d’Origine, this is a dry white blend of Macabeu and direct press Syrah. Didn’t take notes so I hesitate to score, but recall enjoying it for its unique character.

Nov 12th, 2018