“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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Eye
A bright, clear ruby-red color
Nose
Fragrant, with aromas of red berries and woody notes
Palate
Light-bodied and elegant, with lovely lingering notes of red fruit; rich and crisp
Serve
Decant at 14-15°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with osso buco, fine charcuterie, lamb skewers, a vegetable crumble, a cheese platter...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2025 guide) 91/100
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 (2025 guide) 91/100
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:
The reds are magnificent, starting with Les Petits Pas, a fruit basket—delicate and serene.
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
4.3/5
based on 3 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, as the wine remains playful, but it is significantly less exuberant, a bit less effusive. The palate is clean and slender, carried by a lively freshness, a luscious and perfectly crisp texture, and fine, supple tannins, concluding with a light and refreshing finish. In my opinion, this is certainly an interesting wine but somewhat overrated for a casual wine to share with friends. A good compromise—ultra-savory 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. GUY F. Posted on July 23, 2025
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Review by Mr. JEAN G. Posted on September 4, 2024
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