Châteauneuf-du-Pape - 2020 - Clos du Mont-Olivet - 0,75L

A quintessential southern Rhône red, combining power, finesse, and a pure expression of Châteauneuf-du-Pape’s terroir.

📋 Characteristics

• Appellation: Châteauneuf-du-Pape
• Grape Varieties: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and traditional varieties (Cinsault, Counoise, etc.)
• Vintage: 2020
• Certification: Sustainable farming practices
• Terroir: Soils of rolled pebbles, red clay and sands typical of the La Crau plateau
• Vinification & Ageing: Traditional vinification, fermentation in concrete vats. Ageing in foudres and demi-muids for 18 months
• Alcohol: Approx. 15% vol

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Intense red with purple highlights
• Nose: Powerful and complex, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, sweet spices, garrigue and a subtle vanilla note
• Palate: Generous and silky, with ripe, well-integrated tannins. The structure is broad yet balanced by a lovely freshness. Black fruit mingles with liquorice, Provençal herbs and subtle oak touches
• Finish: Long and elegant, with refined aromatic persistence and a lovely sense of freshness

🍴 Food Pairings

🐑 Grilled lamb, ribeye steak with rosemary
🍲 Provençal beef stew, coq au vin
🧀 Roquefort, aged Comté, tomme de brebis
🍅 Mediterranean cuisine (tagine, confit vegetables, stuffed eggplants)

🗓 Cellaring Potential

Already expressive and charming, this Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2020 can be enjoyed now after decanting, or cellared until 2035 to gain even more complexity and depth.

🏰 About the Domaine

Clos du Mont-Olivet, a historic family estate in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, has upheld a traditional vision of Rhône excellence for generations. Through meticulous vineyard work and minimal intervention in the cellar, they craft sincere, profound cuvées built to age gracefully.