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Domaine du Pas de l'Escalette - Les Clapas 2012

Coteaux du Languedoc|Red wine|Organic

3.7/5 (19 customers)

16/20

RVF

89-91/100

Robert Parker

“The 2012 Coteaux du Languedoc Terrasses du Larzac Les Clapas evokes blackberry, licorice, crushed stone, and earthy nuances in a medium-bodied, supple wine with fine tannins, beautiful depth on the palate, and great length.” (Wine Advocate—Robert Parker). A red wine with a rich, luscious body and hints of garrigue, accompanied by juicy and briny notes. A great Languedoc!

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Estate

Domaine du Pas de l'Escalette

Vintage

Les Clapas

Vintage

2012

Designation

Coteaux du Languedoc

Region

Languedoc

Grape Varieties

50% Syrah, 30% Carignan, 20% Grenache

Regions

limestone scree terraces surrounded by dry-stone walls called clapas, nestled at an elevation of 350 meters at the foot of the Larzac Plateau

Viticulture

certified organic farming

Grape Harvest

100% manual

Wine Production

Complete destemming, fermentation in 50-hectoliter wooden vats with indigenous yeasts, traditional winemaking

Livestock Farming

10 months: 50% in barrels, 50% in wooden vats

Alcohol content

12,5%

Organic

Yes

Eye

a light, brilliant garnet color

Nose

Refined, elegant, and fruity, with aromas of dark fruits—blackberry, red currant, blueberry, and garrigue

Palate

a rich, luscious texture with hints of garrigue, juicy and salty notes

Serve

at 14-16°C

Open

1/2 hour before

Drink starting at

2014

Drink before

2022

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with a lamb navarin, a pissaladière, or a vegetable tian with chorizo...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2027 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)

About the estate:

Julien Zernott and Delphine Rousseau acquired this vineyard in 2002; it is situated on terraces surrounded by dry-stone walls. Perched at an altitude of 350 meters across some twenty hectares at the foot of the Larzac Plateau, the vines are cultivated organically, bathed in a cool, windy microclimate, and benefit from the terroir of limestone scree from the Causse and the area’s rich biodiversity. The common thread here is freshness, made possible by the vineyard’s altitude; it is evident in every wine, without exception, making this estate stand out among the Larzac terraces by striking the perfect balance between freshness and structure. This estate is a sure bet and a must-visit; we have no regrets about the third star it was recently awarded and see constant improvements even in its entry-level wines.

Guide des Vins Gault & Millau

Rated Category: Recommended (Recommended)

About the estate:

The Domaine du Pas de l’Escalette has 20 hectares of biodynamic vineyards, planted on terraces featuring dry-stone walls known as “clapas.” It is perched at an elevation of 350 meters in the foothills of the Larzac. Julien Zernott and Delphine Rousseau settled there in 2003. Drawing on the rich biodiversity of the surrounding area and using only organic products, they cultivate the vineyard using methods that respect nature.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2014 guide) 89–91/100 (Excellent wine)

About the wine:

The 2012 Coteaux du Languedoc Terrasses du Larzac Les Clapas evokes blackberry, licorice, crushed stone, and earthy notes, resulting in a medium-bodied, supple wine with fine tannins, beautiful depth on the palate, and great length.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2015 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)

Rated estate (2027 guide): 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, belong in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)

About the wine:

The 2012 Terrasse-du-Larzac Les Clapas stands out for its flavor—both floral and full-bodied—as well as its vibrant intensity.

About the estate:

Delphine and Julien Zernott started from scratch in 2003 on a plot located in the far northwest of the Terrasses du Larzac, in the cool climate region of Pégairolles-de-l'Escalette. Twenty-three vintages later, the couple has elevated their wine portfolio to the highest level. Their vineyard consists of some fifty terraces on limestone scree, with a high proportion of very old vines. For several years now, the wines they produce have been at the very top of their game, expressing themselves with grace, appeal, and complexity. They are very close to earning that third star.

Customer Rating

3.7/5

based on 19 reviews