Clos Marie - Pic Saint-Loup L'Olivette 2023
94/100
Bettane & Desseauve
94/100
RVF
“A superb example of its appellation, delicate and smooth, with excellent balance”
“L'Olivette, rich and fragrant with notes of tapenade and blueberry, evokes flowers, violets, and licorice. Its exceptionally smooth tannins add another layer to its delicate sensuality.” (Le Guide RVF 2026).
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Eye
Dark maroon dress
Nose
Elegant, with notes of red berries, black olives, and tapenade, along with hints of licorice and spices
Palate
Light and delicate, well-balanced, with notes of garrigue and subtle nuances
Serve
Decant at 16°C
Open
1 hour beforehand; decant if necessary
Drink before
2031
Food and wine pairings
Serve with grilled duck hearts, lamb shanks with shallots, caillette with herbs, or roasted filet mignon with Provençal herbs...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2026 guide) 94/100
Rated estate (2026 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
This flagship estate of Pic Saint-Loup has been masterfully managed by Christophe Peyrus since 1995. A leading figure in the appellation, the winemaker cultivates 22 hectares. Praised for their intensity, finesse, body, and distinction, the estate’s wines are not, however, universally loved, as some enthusiasts are put off by the acidity resulting from the winemaker’s choice to provide minimal protection for the wines. While we do not endorse this divisive characteristic, we champion Clos Marie for its unique tannic finesse and the delicacy of its flavors. We tasted magnificent 2018 vintages and a magnificent 2019 from the entry-level line, L’Olivette. Let us hope that all these virtues are preserved in the bottlings.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2026 guide) 94/100
Rated estate (2026 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the wine:
L'Olivette, rich and fragrant with notes of tapenade and blueberry, evokes flowers, violets, and licorice. Its exceptionally smooth tannins add another layer to its delicate sensuality.
About the estate:
Since settling in the Pic Saint-Loup region in 1995, Christophe Peyrus and Françoise Julien have carried out a steady stream of experiments—essential for grasping all the nuances of their terroirs. The work done in the vineyard, the high-quality vine stock, and a higher planting density have all contributed to enhancing the finesse of the estate’s wines. The significance of the sites and plots sets the tone. To understand this, one need only visit the beautiful Simon plot—stony terraces situated in a fault line, planted in 2002. The entire range, coherent and complementary, places this estate among the elite of the sector; distinctive aromatic nuances now enrich the Simon and Les Glorieuses cuvées, which possess the aging potential and profile of the great Rhône wines, without imitating them.