Clos du Mont-Olivet Confluence 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Clos du Mont-Olivet
Label Name:
 
Confluence
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Gard (Vin de Pays / IGP du Gard), Southern Rhône.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Clos du Mont-Olivet’s flagship Cuvée du Papet (2019) has earned high scores from critics (e. g. , 94+)

Tasting Note
Intense ruby; aromas of red and black fruits, spice, and earth. Ripe cherry and plum with peppery, herbal garrigue notes, plush texture and oak spice on the finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb, roast beef, braised beef, aged sheep cheeses, ratatouille. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), miso-glazed eggplant, mildly spicy Sichuan dishes.

Production Method
Fermented in steel with long maceration; aged ~12 months in French oak barrels.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Clos du Mont-Olivet, a historic Southern Rhône estate (Châteauneuf-du-Pape producers) known for Grenache‑forward Rhône blends.