Domaine du Pas de l'Escalette - Les Petits Pas 2013
15/20
RVF
15,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
Les Petits Pas is a fragrant Languedoc wine that opens with aromas of red berries and woody notes. On the palate, it is fresh, with real suppleness and crispness, fine tannins, and a finish marked by fruit and freshness... A truly convivial wine!
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Eye
a bright, clear ruby-red color
Nose
fragrant, with aromas of red berries and woody notes
Palate
fresh, with real suppleness and a crisp texture, fine tannins, and a finish marked by fruit and freshness
Serve
decant at 14-15°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink from
2014
Drink before
2018
Food and wine pairings
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Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (guide 2014) 15,5/20 (vintage 2012) (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2026 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
Julien Zernott and Delphine Rousseau acquired this vineyard in 2002; it is laid out in 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 benefiting from the limestone scree terroir of the Causse and the area’s rich biodiversity. The common thread here is freshness, made possible by the vineyard’s altitude; it is found in every cuvée, without exception, making this an exceptional estate among the terraces of Larzac that strikes 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 recently awarded and see constant improvements even in the 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 bordered by dry stone walls known as “clapas.” It is perched at an altitude 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 exclusively organic products, they cultivate the vineyard using methods that respect nature.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated wine (2014 guide) 15/20 (2012 vintage) (Good wine)
Rated estate (2025 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 estate:
Located in the northwest of the Terrasses du Larzac, in the beautiful region of Pégairolles de l'Escale and Lauroux, this 20-hectare estate is owned by Julien and Delphine Zernott, who have been based here since 2003. The vineyard comprises some fifty terraces on limestone scree, with a high proportion of very old vines. This terroir is in good hands with this talented and determined couple. While the whites confirm their great elegance, the entire range of reds presented this year is of the highest caliber—graceful, with exemplary management of texture and aging.
Customer rating
3.7/5
based on 34 reviews
Review by Mr. OLIVIER R. Posted on July 2, 2025
A very good wine, perfect for summer barbecues.
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Review by Mr. AMAURY B. Posted on 11/27/2014
A wonderful discovery—a well-balanced wine.
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Review by Mr. PIERRE L. Posted on August 3, 2014
Gorgeous! So refreshing! Great value for the money
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Review by Mr. PIERRE H. Posted on April 30, 2014
Better than 2012—what a year!
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Review by Mr. JULIEN D. Posted on March 26, 2014
Great value for the money!
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Review by Mr. MICHEL J. Posted on 10/06/2025
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Review by Mr. FREDERIC M. Posted on May 27, 2020
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Review by Mr. MICHEL L. Posted on May 26, 2020
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Review by Mr. GEORGES P. Posted on 02/07/2020
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Review by Mr. CHRISTIAN B. Published on September 22, 2019
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