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Domaine du Pas de l'Escalette - IGP Hérault Mas Rousseau 2023
Domaine du Pas de l'Escalette - IGP Hérault Mas Rousseau 2023

Domaine du Pas de l'Escalette - IGP Hérault Mas Rousseau 2023

IGP Hérault|White wine|Organic

94/100

RVF

floral
saline solution
biodynamics

"Powerful and full-bodied, with a magnificent finish, yet fresh and fruity without any heaviness"

“Mas Rousseau offers a subtle balance of airy character and salinity: In 2023, Julien and Delphine Zernott produced a paragon of a southern white wine, reminiscent of a Loire Valley wine combined with southern generosity.” (Le Guide RVF 2026).

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Estate

Domaine du Pas de l'Escalette

Vintage

Mas Rousseau

Vintage

2023

Designation

IGP Hérault

Region

Languedoc

Grape Varieties

100% Carignan blanc (issu de vieilles vignes en sélection massale)

Regions

Limestone scree on the Causse, a 30-are plot located in the Pégairolles de l’Escalette Valley

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Alcoholic fermentation in large oak barrels using indigenous yeasts, followed by malolactic fermentation

Livestock Farming

In a 600-liter drum

Alcohol content

13%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Light yellow color with silvery highlights

Nose

Aromatic notes of white fruits, jasmine, honeysuckle, menthol, and beeswax

Palate

Complex, crisp, and taut, with great freshness and a salty finish

Serve

At 10-12°C

Drink before

2031

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with sea bream tartare, raw fish, or with cheese...

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Bettane & Desseauve

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.
Gault & Millau Wine Guide

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.
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 (2026 guide) 94/100

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:

Mas Rousseau offers a subtle balance of airy character and salinity: In 2023, Julien and Delphine Zernott produced a paragon of a southern white wine—like a Loire Valley wine combined with southern generosity.

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.

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