Gordes Frobenius honed his craft over several vintages under the tutelage of two luminaries of the Burgundy wine world: the venerable Eric Rousseau of Domaine Armand Rousseau and the revered Jean-François Germain, affectionately known as 'the grower's grower,' at Henri Germain.

Seasonality and terroir are the defining qualities of 1683 Wines, which are expressive yet delicately austere, always striving for the perfect balance of intensity and elegance. And in the tradition of Burgundy, the lucidity of single varieties is prized over blends. Not quite Old World and not quite New World, our wines display the best qualities of both.

Tasting Note: Crafted from 100% estate-grown Malbec in the renowned Wilyabrup sub-region of Margaret River, Loin du Clos is a compelling expression of the variety, made with a distinctly Burgundian philosophy. Following a gentle cold soak and natural fermentation, the wine is matured for 24 months in French oak barriques, adding depth while preserving purity of fruit. The bouquet is beautifully perfumed, revealing ripe blackberry, black cherry and damson plum alongside lifted notes of violet, cracked black pepper and sweet baking spice. The palate is generous yet remarkably composed, with silky tannins framing concentrated dark fruit, subtle cocoa, graphite and savoury mineral nuances. Fresh natural acidity provides precision and energy, leading to a long, elegant finish where spice and fine oak linger harmoniously. Decanting for an hour allows the wine's perfume and layered complexity to fully emerge.