Clos du Mont-Olivet Rive Droite IGP Gard 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Clos du Mont-Olivet
Label Name:
 
Rive Droite IGP Gard
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
IGP du Gard (Right bank of the Rhône, Saint-Laurent-des-Arbres)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Carignan 40%, Grenache 35%, Syrah 15%, Merlot 10%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Clos du Mont-Olivet’s top Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2019 received strong critic scores (generally 92–95 points)

Tasting Note
Ripe black and red berries, garrigue herbs, black pepper and baking spice; medium-full body with silky tannins and a warm, spiced finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled steak, beef stew, aged cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu or hoisin-glazed pork, Sichuan pepper beef, duck stir-fry.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; partial destemming; fermentation on indigenous yeasts in concrete with long maceration; aged primarily in large foudres and older oak.

Vineyard Info
Clos (Clos du) Mont-Olivet – family domaine run by the Sabon family since early 20th century (notably Thierry Sabon); traditional Southern Rhône producer focused on terroir-driven reds.