Clos du Mont-Olivet Cotes du Rhone Vieilles Vignes Rouge 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Clos du Mont-Olivet
Label Name:
 
Cotes du Rhone Vieilles Vignes Rouge
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Côtes‑du‑Rhône (Southern Rhône)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15.5%
Grape(s):
 
Grenache 65%, Syrah 15%, Mourvèdre 10%, Cinsault 5%, Carignan 5%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 90 ; recent Clos du Mont‑Olivet Vieilles Vignes vintages frequently score ~90–93 points from critics

Tasting Note
Ripe red and black cherry, raspberry and blackberry with garrigue herbs, black pepper, licorice and light incense. Medium‑full body, bright acidity, moderate tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef stew, grilled sausages, ratatouille. Asian: Korean barbecue, Cantonese char siu, Sichuan mapo tofu, grilled miso aubergine.

Production Method
Old‑vine Grenache‑led blend; ~30% whole‑cluster, fermented with indigenous yeasts in concrete, aged in cement, foudre and older barrels. Sustainable/organic practices.

Vineyard Info
Clos du Mont‑Olivet, family estate founded 1932 in Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape (Sabon family). Produces Côtes du Rhône and Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape from old vines on clay, gravel and quartz soils.