Domaine du Pas de l'Escalette - Hérault Ze Cinsault 2023
92/100
RVF
"Comforting in its mildness, full of tenderness, with a creamy texture"
Intense on the nose, it releases 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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Eye
A beautiful deep purple color with bright violet highlights
Nose
A delicate peony fragrance blended with notes of stone fruit, raspberry jelly, and wild strawberries
Palate
A wine that showcases 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
Let it breathe in the bottle for 2 hours or in a decanter for 1 hour
Drink before
2033
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with fine charcuterie, lamb skewers, grilled meats, veal tenderloin with cranberry sauce, parsley-crusted frog legs, or a cheese platter…
Bettane & Desseauve
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
Wine rated (2026 guide) 92/100
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 wine:
Light and airy, with a delicate mouthfeel—that’s Ze Cinsautlt, the perfect sip for the journey.
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.
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