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: Produced from 100% Malbec grown on own-rooted vines in the renowned Wilyabrup sub-region of Margaret River, Loin du Clos is crafted in a distinctly Burgundian style. After a 12-day cold soak and natural fermentation, the wine spends 24 months in 60% new François Frères French oak, creating a Malbec of exceptional finesse and depth. The bouquet reveals concentrated aromas of blackberry, black cherry and ripe plum, lifted by delicate violet perfume and subtle notes of cracked black pepper and sweet spice. On the palate, generous dark fruit is framed by finely grained, structured tannins and vibrant natural acidity, giving the wine remarkable freshness and precision. Layers of cocoa, graphite and savoury spice emerge with time in the glass, leading to a long, elegant finish. Decanting for an hour allows the wine's complexity and perfume to fully unfold.