Clos du Mont-Olivet Cotes du Rhone Vieilles Vignes Rouge 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Clos du Mont-Olivet
Label Name:
 
Cotes du Rhone Vieilles Vignes Rouge
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Côtes-du-Rhône (Southern Rhône)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15.5%
Grape(s):
 
65% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, 5% Cinsault, 5% Carignan
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-16°C

Awards/Ratings
La Revue du Vin de France: 92/100; Jeb Dunnuck: 89–91/100 (range reported); Wine Enthusiast: favorable tasting note

Tasting Note
Ripe red and black cherries, garrigue herbs, blackberry and raspberry, with white pepper and light incense. Mouth-filling, balanced acidity, moderate tannins and a long, spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled beef, charcuterie, game birds, ratatouille. Asian: Korean BBQ, char siu/roast pork, teriyaki beef, spicy Sichuan dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested old-vine fruit; partial destemming and 28-day maceration. Fermented mainly in concrete (75%) with foudre, stainless steel and some barrique; aged in concrete, foudre and used oak.

Vineyard Info
Clos du Mont-Olivet (family Sabon) near Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape; multi-generational domaine known for classic southern Rhône wines from sandy, quartz-rich sites and certified organic practices.