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Domaine du Pas de l'Escalette - Hérault Ze Cinsault 2023

Domaine du Pas de l'Escalette - Hérault Ze Cinsault 2023

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4/5 (1 customers)

92/100

RVF

creamy
elegant
biodynamics

"Comforting in its mildness, full of tenderness, with a creamy texture"

Intense on the nose, it exudes aromas of red berries, along with a delicate scent of peony. A wine that showcases the grape variety’s richness, with supple and elegant tannins. The precise finish reveals its complexity as the wine opens up.

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Estate

Domaine du Pas de l'Escalette

Vintage

Ze Cinsault

Vintage

2023

Designation

IGP Hérault

Region

Languedoc

Grape Varieties

Cinsault

Regions

A Cinsault vineyard in the Lauroux Valley

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Complete destemming, 21-day maceration, traditional winemaking with minimal intervention on the grapes, alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks with native yeasts, malolactic fermentation in oak barrels

Livestock Farming

10 months in barrels and wooden vats used for various wines

Alcohol content

13.50%

Organic

Yes

Eye

A beautiful deep purple color with brilliant violet highlights

Nose

A delicate peony fragrance blended with notes of stone fruits, raspberry jelly, and wild strawberries

Palate

Reflecting the grape variety’s richness, marked by the terroir’s freshness, supple and elegant tannins, and a precise finish

Serve

At 16-17°C

Open

2 hours of aeration in the bottle or 1 hour in a decanter

Drink before

2033

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with fine charcuterie, lamb skewers, grilled meats, veal tenderloin with cranberry sauce, frog legs with parsley, a cheese platter…

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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) 92/100

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:

Light, delicate, and smooth—that's Ze Cinsautlt, the "glou glou" of the stage.

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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Review by Mr. GUILLAUME L. Published on August 21, 2026

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