Châteauneuf-du-Pape - 2007 - Clos du Mont-Olivet - 0,75L

A flagship southern Rhône red, blending power, finesse, and the pure expression of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape terroir.

📋 Characteristics

• Appellation: Châteauneuf-du-Pape
• Grape Variety: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and traditional varieties (Cinsault, Counoise, etc.)
• Vintage: 2007
• Certification: Sustainable farming
• Terroir: Soils of rolled pebbles, red clay and sand typical of the La Crau plateau
• Vinification & Ageing: Traditional fermentation in concrete vats, aged in foudres and demi-muids for 18 months
• Alcohol: Approximately 15% vol

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Deep red with purple reflections
• Nose: Powerful and complex, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, sweet spices, garrigue and a subtle touch of vanilla
• Palate: Generous and silky, with ripe, well-integrated tannins. The broad structure is balanced by fresh acidity. Black fruits blend with licorice, Provençal herbs and a hint of oak
• Finish: Long and elegant, offering refined aromatic persistence and a lingering freshness

🍴 Food Pairings

• 🐑 Grilled lamb, rosemary-scented rib of beef
• 🍲 Provençal stew, coq au vin
• 🧀 Roquefort, aged Comté, sheep’s milk tomme
• 🍅 Mediterranean cuisine (tagine, confit vegetables, stuffed eggplant)

🫗 Serving Advice

• Serving temperature: 16–18°C
• Decanting: Recommended, ideally 1 hour before serving
• Opening time: Ready to drink now, but will evolve beautifully in the glass

🗓 Cellaring Potential

Already expressive and charming, this 2007 Châteauneuf-du-Pape can be enjoyed now after decanting, or cellared until 2035 to develop greater complexity and depth.

🏰 About the Domaine

Clos du Mont-Olivet is a historic, family-run estate in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, upholding a traditional approach to Rhône winemaking for generations. With meticulous vineyard work and low-intervention methods, the domaine crafts sincere, profound wines built to age gracefully.