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Domaine du Pas de l'Escalette - Terrasses du Larzac Les Clapas Red 2023

Domaine du Pas de l'Escalette - Terrasses du Larzac Les Clapas rouge 2023

Terrasses du Larzac|Red wine|Organic

4.3/5 (7 customers)

93/100

RVF

full-bodied

black fruits

biodynamics

best-seller

"A southern wine with vibrant fruit, round and light"

“This estate, which has mastered the art of crafting southern Syrah, produces marvels with its Les Clapas red—a wine that is fresh, flavorful, juicy, and very refined, with a licorice-tinged finish.” (Le Guide RVF 2026).

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Estate

Domaine du Pas de l'Escalette

Vintage

Les Clapas

Vintage

2023

Designation

Terrasses du Larzac

Region

Languedoc

Grape Varieties

50% Syrah, 30% Carignan, 20% Grenache

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

Whole-cluster Syrah, co-fermented Carignan and Grenache; 21-day maceration; traditional winemaking 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

A light, brilliant garnet color

Nose

Elegant, full-bodied, and fruity, with aromas of dark fruits—blackberry, red currant, blueberry, and garrigue—and peppery notes

Palate

Fresh and taut, with a juicy quality derived from the whole Syrah cluster; well-balanced, with a rich, lingering finish

Serve

At 14-16°C

Open

1/2 hour before

Drink before

2030

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with a lamb navarin, a pissaladière, or a vegetable tian with chorizo...

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Bettane & Desseauve

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 (2026 guide) 93/100

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:

This estate, which has mastered the art of crafting Syrah from the south, produces a marvelous red Les Clapas—fresh, flavorful, juicy, and very refined, with a licorice-tinged finish.

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

4.3/5

based on 7 reviews