The domain Les Clos Perdus is managed by Paul Old and Hugo Stewart. Its name is a reference to the domain’s old vines, on a group of isolated hilltops long forgotten by other winemakers as they were too difficult to farm. Yields are strictly controlled in order to respect the specificity of each terroir and grape variety, which gives the wines remarkable character. The domain (32 parcels, 20 hectares) has converted to organic agriculture and some parcels are cultivated biodynamically.

With their L’Année cuvée, Paul Old and Hugo Stewart aim to represent the characteristics of each vintage as well as possible. The vines are grown following biodynamic principles, and this blend if made up of 65% Maccabeu, 30% Grenache Grise and 5% Muscat. The grapes are, of course, picked by hand and the juice is fermented with the help of indigenous yeasts. To avoid altering the varietal aromas, the wine is matured in stainless steel vats. There is a nice saltiness on the palate with subtly floral notes. A few years of ageing will bring yet more subtlety to the finish.