21701 customer reviews
Domaine Pierre Clavel - Cascaille 2016
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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Eye
A pale, bright 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 starting at
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
Wine rated (2019 guide) 2*Favorite (Remarkable Wine)
Rated estate (2019 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
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, grown 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 legacy in the tradition 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.
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