Domaine Pierre Clavel - Cascaille 2016

Coteaux du Languedoc|White wine|Organic

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"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 soils of limestone scree. Some bring roundness and richness, others 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 touch of honey. ” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2019) 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

Terroirs

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, including aging in stainless steel tanks, a 700-liter oval concrete tank, and 500-liter demi-muids

Alcohol content

13.5%

Organic

Yes

Eye

A bright, pale 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 earthiness. A well-balanced interplay of body and structure

Serve

At 10-12°C

Drink from

2019

Drink before

2023

Food and wine pairings

Pair with scallop carpaccio, free-range poultry, or 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 richness, while others bring 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 touch 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.

Customer rating

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