Steeped in history, Les Claviers is the culmination of a long journey to create a white wine that ages well—a wine that embodies the identity of the Languedoc-Roussillon region, rich and powerful, yet with the necessary subtlety that makes it a truly great wine.
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Nose
aromas of citrus and white flowers with a subtle woody note
Palate
fresh, with notes of white fruit (apple, pear, etc.) and honey
Serve
at 10-12°C
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairings
pairs perfectly with cream-roasted poultry, sole meunière,
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2014 guide) 17/20 (Great wine)
Rated estate (2019 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the wine:
As a white wine, the sumptuous 2011 Les Claviers is enriched with notes of citrus, saffron, and more: it is a great wine with character, highly original, remarkably precise, and enhanced by a long maceration—a wine that will delight enthusiasts of the genre, of whom we are a part.
About the estate:
After a stint at a cooperative, Pierre Quinonero and Murielle Clavier bottled their first vintage in 1998. Located at the foot of the village of Caux, the vineyard features old Carignan vines and ancient Ugni and Clairette vines, some of which are over a century old. The newly planted Grenache and Syrah vines come from mass selections. In the cellar built with the help of friends, the decision to use whole-cluster fermentation with long maceration yields a red, Les Armières (90% Carignan), characterized by robust acidity, with tannins refined in concrete tanks and wooden casks. Eschewing the easy path and aged for an extended period, the small production of white wine is no less original. The demanding style sometimes makes the wines difficult for newcomers to appreciate.
Customer rating
1.9/5
based on 9 reviews
Review by Mr. JEAN LUC D. Posted on March 9, 2021
Orange wine; an absolute delight with nutty aromas, still in top form A unique experience Kudos to the winemaker
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Review by Mr. ADRIEN O. Published on April 25, 2017
A real disappointment. The wine seems promising, but oxidation has taken over. Given the unanimous reviews, I’m disappointed that 1J1V didn’t offer a refund and/or compensation...
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Review by Mr. DIDIER D. Published on March 8, 2017
in a somewhat oxidized style; lacks charm for my taste
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Review by Mr. MICHEL L. Posted on January 25, 2017
I must have gotten a bad bottle because it was undrinkable,
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Review by Mr. PAUL A. Posted on 12/26/2016
The wine was too old, completely oxidized, and undrinkable. I was very disappointed with this bottle.
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Review by Mr. FABRICE Z. Posted on 12/25/2016
The wine is oxidized—probably too old. Disappointing!
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Review by Mr. ROGER P. Posted on 12/25/2016
This wine has no aging potential. Five years is already too long... I'm disappointed by this wine and by the website's recommendation, which suggests a much longer aging period.
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Review by Mr. PASCAL D. Posted on 12/18/2016
What a disappointment!!! An oxidized, stale wine with no aroma that leaves a bitter aftertaste.
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Review by Mr. MATTHIEU G. Published on June 13, 2017
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