Clos Montolivet Rive Droite IGP Gard 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Clos Montolivet
Label Name:
 
Rive Droite IGP Gard
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
IGP du Gard (Saint-Laurent‑des‑Arbres, Rhône Valley)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Grenache Noir 50%, Carignan 20%, Syrah 15%, Merlot 10%, Mourvèdre 5%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15°C

Awards/Ratings
listed by multiple retailers. Recommended drinking window 2024–2027

Tasting Note
Indulgent, fruity red with dark berry and sweet spice aromas. Fresh, ample palate with silky, present tannins and a lively, refreshing finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled beef, charcuterie, roasted pork. Asian: Korean BBQ, char siu, spicy Szechuan beef, teriyaki duck, yakitori.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, partial destemming, gentle extraction; fermentation in concrete/stainless vats; élevage in foudres and used barrels before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Clos du Mont-Olivet, family estate founded 1932 (Sabon family). Vineyards on sandy soils of Saint‑Laurent‑des‑Arbres, producing classic Rhône-style wines.