Clos du Gravillas is based in Saint Jean de Minervois, where John and Nicole Bojanovski have farmed organically since 1996. John’s background in ecology has shaped the estate’s philosophy from the outset, with a strong focus on biodiversity, soil health and low yields rather than appellation driven styles. The vineyards sit on a high limestone and gravel plateau exposed to wind and sun, creating naturally low vigour conditions that suit old vines and favour freshness despite the Mediterranean climate. The domaine has long been associated with natural wine in the Languedoc, but always with a strong sense of balance and site expression rather than ideology.
Lo Vielh 2022 comes from very old vine Carignan planted on limestone and clay soils, with vines averaging over seventy years of age. The name refers to the old vines themselves, which produce naturally low yields and concentrated yet nuanced fruit. The 2022 vintage was warm but well balanced at this altitude, resulting in a wine that combines dark fruit depth with savoury tension, firm but refined tannins and a mineral backbone that reflects both vine age and soil.
Origin Saint Jean de Minervois, Languedoc, France
Grapes Carignan
Vintage 2023
Alcohol 13%
Style Structured, savoury, age worthy red
Bottle size 75cl
Winemaking Hand harvested old vines, indigenous yeast fermentation, long gentle maceration, aged in neutral vessels, minimal sulphur
Notes Organic, Low intervention, Low SO2, Natural, Sustainable Viticulture, Indigenous Grapes
UNITED KINGDOM
All UK orders are shipped with DPD. Estimated delivery is 1–3 working days from the time of processing.
Orders placed Mon–Fri before 12pm are processed the same day subject to stock availability. Please note that we hold a wide selection of wines and stock levels can vary by bottle; as a result, an additional day may occasionally be required to restock before dispatch.
On delivery day, you’ll receive a text message from our courier with a 1-hour delivery window.
England, Wales & Scotland (delivery Mon–Sat):
· £7.95 for orders under £80
· FREE for orders over £80
Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands & Islands* (delivery Mon–Fri):
· £8.95 for orders under £120
· FREE for orders over £120
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EUROPE
We currently ship to: Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia.
· All European orders ship via UPS Express Delivery
· Estimated delivery: 3–8 working days
· Flat fee: £18.99 per order (any size/weight)
· Free shipping is not available for these destinations
⚠️ Note for international customers: We do not charge UK VAT. However, you may need to pay local customs and handling fees (typically ~20%) depending on your country’s regulations.
Spain & France: At the moment, we cannot ship directly due to excessive customs charges. If you’re based there, please contact us via email or webchat and we’ll be happy to explore options with you.
We are unable to ship to Sweden or Finland due to internal regulations.
USA, CANADA, ASIA, AUSTRALIA
We regularly ship to these destinations, but due to fluctuating courier rates, we cannot offer fixed prices.
Please contact us for a personalised shipping quote.
If your country isn’t listed above, get in touch, we’ll be happy to check feasibility and provide a quote if possible.
Packaging
We only use sustainable, recycled and recyclable packaging designed to protect your bottles.
Whenever possible, we reuse sturdy packaging, reducing environmental impact and keeping unnecessary costs down, so the wines remain the focus.
Large deliveries
In some cases, large deliveries will be sent out with a wine courier and delivery time might vary. Please get in touch for more info.
