
Côtes du Rhône - Vieilles Vignes - Clos du Mont-Olivet - 2021 - 0,75L
A generous, sincere red from old vines rooted in the Rhône lands, combining fruit, spice and depth.
📋 Characteristics
• Appellation: Côtes du Rhône
• Grape Varieties: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre
• Vintage: 2021
• Certification: Sustainable farming practices
• Terroir: Clay-limestone soils with rolled pebbles typical of the southern Rhône valley
• Vinification & Ageing: Traditional vinification in concrete vats, ageing in foudres and demi-muids for 10 to 12 months
• Alcohol: Approx. 14% vol
🍇 Tasting Notes
• Appearance: Deep red with violet highlights
• Nose: Expressive and complex, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, sweet spices, liquorice and garrigue herbs
• Palate: Round and velvety, with good structure and soft tannins. The acidity perfectly balances the black fruit and Mediterranean herbs
• Finish: Long and persistent, marked by pleasant freshness and spicy notes
🍴 Food Pairings
🐑 Roast lamb with herbs, grilled ribeye steaks
🍲 Wild boar stew, Provençal beef stew
🧀 Aged Comté, mature cheddar, tomme de brebis
🍆 Mediterranean cuisine (stuffed eggplants, ratatouille)
🗓 Cellaring Potential
Already enjoyable, this Côtes du Rhône 2021 will develop more complexity over 5 to 7 years. Drink until 2028-2030.
🏰 About the Domaine
Clos du Mont-Olivet, a family estate based in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, is renowned for its traditional approach and mastery of Rhône grape varieties.
This Vieilles Vignes cuvée, from vines over 50 years old, pays tribute to the southern terroir: generous, balanced and full of authenticity.
An excellent value for lovers of plush, elegant Rhône reds.
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