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Domaine Pierre Clavel - Cascaille 2016

Coteaux du Languedoc|White wine|Organic

3.2/5 (6 customers)

2*Coup de Coeur

Hachette

“No fewer than six grape varieties go into this white wine, which was already well-received in the previous vintage: Roussanne, Viognier, Grenache Blanc, Vermentino, Marsanne, and Clairette … and perhaps a touch of a few others, planted on rocky soil composed of limestone scree. Some contribute roundness and fullness, while others add aromatic intensity or liveliness. [...] The result is a wine of rare balance—rich and fresh—with an elegant, long finish: exotic fruits, lime, ripe pear, yellow fruits, and a hint of honey. ” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2019) It has all the makings of a great Mediterranean white!

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Estate

Domaine Pierre Clavel

Vintage

Cascaille

Vintage

2016

Designation

Coteaux du Languedoc

Region

Languedoc

Grape Varieties

Grenache blanc, Roussanne, Marsanne, Vermentino, Viognier, Clairette, Muscat à petits grains

Regions

Deep soil composed of limestone scree and pebbles

Viticulture

Certified organic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

Direct pressing; the first juices are left to settle, followed by temperature-controlled fermentation to preserve the fresh fruit aromas

Livestock farming

12 months, part of which was spent in stainless steel tanks, a 700-liter egg-shaped concrete tank, and 500-liter demi-muids

Alcohol content

13.5%

Organic

Yes

Eye

A pale, vibrant yellow color with greenish hues

Nose

Very fresh, floral (white lily), white- and yellow-fleshed fruits (vine peach, pear)

Palate

Salty, complex, and rich. A hint of sap. A well-balanced interplay of body and tension.

Serve

At 10-12°C

Drink from

2019

Drink before

2023

Food and wine pairings

Best enjoyed with scallop carpaccio, free-range poultry, and creamy sheep's-milk cheese

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Guide Hachette des vins

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About the wine:

No fewer than six grape varieties go into this white wine, which was already well-received in the previous vintage: Roussanne, Viognier, Grenache Blanc, Vermentino, Marsanne, and Clairette... and perhaps a touch of a few others, planted on rocky soil composed of limestone scree. Some contribute roundness and fullness, while others add aromatic intensity or liveliness. Aging in demi-muids or oval concrete tanks is subtle. The result is a wine of rare balance—rich and fresh—with an elegant, long finish: exotic fruits, lime, ripe pear, yellow fruits, and a hint of honey.

About the estate:

Estelle, Pierre, and their sons Antoine and Martin carry on the family tradition in the footsteps of Jean Clavel. Their 30-hectare vineyard (certified organic with a biodynamic approach) spans three terroirs: Pic Saint-Loup, Grés de Montpellier, and La Méjanelle. A benchmark in Languedoc winemaking. The nails depicted on the labels serve as a reminder that the Clavels used to manufacture them before devoting themselves entirely to winemaking.

Customer rating

3.2/5

based on 6 reviews