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Domaine du Pas de l'Escalette - Languedoc Les Petits Pas 2023

Languedoc|Red wine|Organic

4.2/5 (4 customers)

91/100

RVF

91/100

Bettane & Desseauve

accessible

crunchy

biodynamics

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"A truly rich and approachable wine, characterized by its youthfulness and liveliness"

“The reds are sumptuous, starting with Les Petits Pas, a basket of fruit—tender and serene.” (Le Guide RVF 2025) The ultimate wine for friends!

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Estate

Domaine du Pas de l'Escalette

Vintage

Les Petits Pas

Vintage

2023

Designation

Languedoc

Region

Languedoc

Grape Varieties

40% Syrah, 40% Grenache, 20% Carignan

Regions

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

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

60% destemming, 20-day maceration, traditional winemaking with minimal intervention on the grapes, alcoholic fermentation in 50-hl wooden vats with native yeasts, malolactic fermentation in wood

Livestock Farming

6 months in truncated-cone-shaped wooden and concrete vats

Alcohol content

13.5%

Organic

Yes

Eye

A bright, clear ruby-red color

Nose

Fragrant, with aromas of red berries and woody notes

Palate

Light-bodied, elegant, with a lovely, lingering red fruit flavor; rich and crisp

Serve

Decant at 14-15°C

Open

1/2 hour before

Drink before

2028

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with osso buco, fine charcuterie, lamb skewers, a vegetable crumble, a cheese platter...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2025 guide) 91/100

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.

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 (2025 guide) 91/100

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:

The reds are magnificent, starting with *Les Petits Pas*, a basket of fruit—delicate and serene.

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

4.2/5

based on 4 reviews

Review by Mr. GILLES D. Published on July 27, 2024

The 2022 vintage of Les Petits Pas treated us to a veritable explosion of fruit. In 2023, the aromatic trio of tart red fruits and small berries, exotic spices, and very subtle oak still works well—the wine remains playful, but it’s noticeably less exuberant, a bit less effusive. The palate is clean and elegant, carried by a lively freshness, a luscious and delightfully crisp texture, and fine, supple tannins, culminating in a light and refreshing finish. In my opinion, it’s certainly an interesting wine but somewhat overrated for a casual wine to share with friends. A good compromise—extremely flavorful and easy to drink—for an impromptu aperitif with friends over a platter of hard cheeses. Rating = 3.8.

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Review by Mr. JEAN LOUIS C. Published on June 23, 2026

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Review by Mr. GUY F. Posted on July 23, 2025

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Review and rating by Mr. JEAN G. Posted on September 4, 2024

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