Clos du Mont Olivet - Côtes du Rhône - Vieilles Vignes - Red - 2022

Wine:

The 2022 Red Côtes du Rhône Vieilles Vignes opens with an elegant, rose-scented bouquet, offering subtlety and freshness. Despite the ripeness of the vintage, the wine shows the estate’s craftsmanship beautifully. Its balance is spot on, with fine, almost silky tannins and a vibrant, ripe structure that makes it a real pleasure to drink. Perfect to enjoy now and over the next 3 years. Scored 91/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Fermented 100% in concrete vats. Matured 52% in concrete vats, 37% in tuns and 11% in barrels.

Color:

Bright red with garnet highlights.

Nose:

Elegant floral aromas of rose with a fresh, subtle touch.

Palate:

The palate is smooth, with fine tannins and a core of rich fruit flavors, balanced by great freshness and concentration.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Saddle of hare with thyme, pigeon stuffed with spices, venison with red wine and porcini mushrooms.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2027

With 3 stars from the Guide des meilleurs Vins de France, Clos du Mont-Olivet is one of the most coveted estates in the Southern Rhône Valley. Based in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and managed by the Sabon family, the estate benefits from a unique mix of soils—clay, quartz, and stones—that give their wines extraordinary aging potential. These are wines of remarkable finesse and elegance, designed to develop beautifully over time.