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Clos du Mont-Olivet Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Rhône Rouge 2024
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Clos du Mont-Olivet Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Rhône Rouge 2024
This Cuvée owes a lot to the personality of Grenache which gives it dense black fruit and beautiful depth.
Finesse prevails despite the intensity of the fruit, we find balance and freshness on a very elegant finish.
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Clos du Mont-Olivet Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Rhône Rouge 2024
A Côtes du Rhône with serious terroir credentials. This bountiful red blend shows the depth and complexity of a refined Châteauneuf while showcasing lively, summer-ripe fruit and spices.
WINERY: Clos du Mont-Olivet
WINEMAKER: Thierry Sabon
ESTABLISHED: 1932
REGION: FRANCE • Rhône Valley • Châteauneuf-du-Pape
APPELLATION: Côtes du Rhône AOC
BLEND: 65% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, 5% Cinsault, 5% Carignan
VINEYARDS: Estate vineyards near the commune of Orange (north of Châteauneuf-du-Pape) from lieu-dit ‘Sainte Cardille,’ and from Saint Laurent des Arbres in Lirac (west across the river from Châteauneuf), from lieu-dits ‘Gissac’ and ‘Le Clau.’ Soils are sandy, rich in quartz.
AGE OF VINES: 50 years, on average
WINEMAKING: Hand-harvested. Partially destemmed; fermented on indigenous yeasts in cement tank. Aged 52% in cement tank, 37% in older foudre, 11% in older barrel. Unfined and unfiltered.
TASTING IMPRESSIONS: Aromas of garrigue, cherries and blackberries, light incense. Moderate tannins, mouth-filling. Flavors of raspberries, black cherries. Long finish.
PAIRING SUGGESTIONS: Grilled lamb with herbs; roasted chicken with black olive tapenade.
| Weight | 4 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 4 × 4 × 12 in |
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| Winery/Vintner | Clos du Mont-Olivet |
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