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Domaine du Pas de l'Escalette - Terrasses du Larzac Les Clapas rouge 2022

Name: Domaine du Pas de l'Escalette - Terrasses du Larzac Les Clapas red 2022
Brand: Domaine du Pas de l'Escalette
Rating: 4.2 (11 reviews)

Terrasses du Larzac|Red wine|Organic

4.2/5 (11 customers)

92/100

Bettane & Desseauve

93/100

RVF

full-bodied

biodynamics

bestseller

"The work done on the stems, fruit, and balance makes this a true wine for meals."

Like these small piles of stones, called "Clapas," this wine generously reveals its mineral character. Its fruity and fresh nose is dominated by Syrah. This cuvée, with its frank and silky texture, reveals a fine and elegant palate. A must-have!

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Estate

Domaine du Pas de l'Escalette

Vintage

Les Clapas

Vintage

2022

Designation

Terrasses du Larzac

Region

Languedoc

Grape varieties

50% Syrah, 30% Carignan, 20% Grenache

Terroirs

Limestone terraces surrounded by dry stone walls called clapas, nestled at an altitude of 350 meters at the foot of the Larzac plateau.

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Grape harvest

Manuals

Wine making

Whole Syrah bunches, co-fermented Carignan and Grenache, 21 days' vatting, traditional vinification with minimal intervention on the grapes, alcoholic fermentation in 50 hl wooden vats with indigenous yeasts, malolactic fermentation in wood.

Livestock farming

In truncated cone tanks and concrete tanks

Alcohol content

13.5%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Light, bright garnet color

Nose

Delicate, elegant, and fruity with aromas of black fruits, blackberry, redcurrant, blueberry, and garrigue.

Mouth

Mineral with a sappy side from the whole Syrah grape cluster, refined and elegant

Serve

At 14-16°C

Open

1/2 hour before

Drink before

2029

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy with lamb stew, pissaladière, vegetable tian with chorizo...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rating (2025 guide) 92/100

Rated estate (2026 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)

About the estate:

Julien Zernott and Delphine Rousseau acquired this vineyard in 2002. It is planted on terraces surrounded by dry stone walls. Perched at an altitude of 350 meters on around twenty hectares at the foot of the Larzac plateau, the vines are organically farmed, bathed in a cool, windy microclimate and benefiting from the limestone scree terroir of the Causse and all the biodiversity of the area. The common thread here is freshness, made possible by the altitude of the vineyard; it is found in all the vintages, without exception, making this an estate apart from the Larzac terraces, which 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 right from the entry level.

Guide des Vins Gault & Millau

Domain rated Recommended (Recommended)

About the estate:

The Domaine du Pas de l'Escalette has 20 hectares of biodynamic vineyards, planted on terraces with 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 moved there in 2003. With the help of the intense biodiversity of the surrounding area and the exclusive use of organic products, they work the vineyard in a way that respects 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 rating (2025 guide) 93/100

Rated estate (2025 guide) 2 stars (These very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).

About wine:

Denser with notes of anise and black fruits, Les Clapas loses none of its velvety elegance and savoriness.

About the estate:

Located northwest of the Terrasses du Larzac, in the beautiful area of Pégairolles de l'Escale and Lauroux, this 20-hectare estate belongs to Julien and Delphine Zernott, who have been here since 2003. The vineyard comprises around 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, all of the reds presented this year are of a very high standard, graceful, with exemplary management of texture and aging.

Customer rating

4.2/5

based on 11 reviews