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Clos du Mont-Olivet - Côtes du Rhône Vieilles Vignes 2022

Name: Clos du Mont-Olivet - Côtes du Rhône Vieilles Vignes 2022
Brand: Clos du Mont-Olivet
Price: 16.90 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4 (9 reviews)

Côtes du Rhône|Red wine

4/5 (9 customers)

93/100

James Suckling

91/100

RVF

foodie

ample

barbecue

a safe bet

“The true character of Grenache revealed: dense dark fruit and beautiful depth”

“Here is a lovely introduction to Châteauneuf Grenache, even if it bears the humble Côtes du Rhône appellation. Wonderful aromas of summer flowers and ripe red fruits skillfully fill the full-bodied palate. The tannins are remarkably fine for this appellation, and—along with notes of licorice and sandalwood—they lend a great deal of character to the lingering finish. ” (James Suckling 2024)

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Estate

Clos du Mont-Olivet

Vintage

Vieilles Vignes

Vintage

2022

Designation

Côtes du Rhône

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

65% Grenache noir, 15% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, 5% Cinsault, 5% Carignan

Regions

Soils composed of fine sand with a high quartz content, in a wide variety of localities: Sainte Cardille, Gissac, Le Clau

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Partial destemming, 28-day maceration in concrete tanks, with occasional pumping over and racking; free-run juice and press juice aged separately and then blended after a few months; fermentation in concrete tanks

Livestock Farming

66% in concrete tanks, 22% in casks, and 12% in barrels

Alcohol content

14.5%

Nose

Expressive, with dense black fruit and spicy notes

Palate

Extremely refined, balanced, and fresh, with a pronounced tannic structure tempered by richness and sweet spices; beautiful depth; a very elegant finish

Serve

At 15°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2030

Food and Wine Pairings

It pairs very well with rabbit with prunes, Madeira ham, calf's head, pork ribs, blueberry pie...

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Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated Estate (2025 Guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

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): 3*Stars (These represent the pinnacle of French winemaking. The finest terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical experience.)

About the wine:

A classic profile defined by well-ripened grapes, with Grenache as the dominant variety (notes of stone fruits, spices, Mediterranean scrub, and citrus peel). On the palate, it displays its richness, but aging in concrete tanks and notes of graphite temper this natural generosity. The tannic structure gives the wine body without any perceived harshness.

About the estate:

Despite its name, this highly fragmented estate encompasses nearly every type of soil found within the appellation. Produced using traditional methods, Châteauneuf-du-Pape reds are crafted to reveal their character over time: at ten years, they express themselves with grace; at twenty years, they reach their true potential—truffle, forest floor, and fruit matured by time. The white Châteauneuf-du-Pape, spirited and distinguished, also deserves attention. When the vintage permits, La Cuvée du Papet—dense and deep—often reaches exceptional heights.

James Suckling

Wine rated (2024 guide) 93/100

Rated Estate (2025 Guide) Recommended

About the wine:

Here is a lovely introduction to Châteauneuf Grenache, even if it bears the humble Côtes du Rhône appellation. Wonderful aromas of summer flowers and ripe red fruits skillfully fill the full-bodied palate. The tannins are remarkably refined for this appellation, and, along with notes of licorice and sandalwood, they lend a great deal of character to the lingering finish. Enjoy now or cell it.

Jeb Dunnuck

Rated Estate (2025 Guide) Recommended

Customer Rating

4/5

based on 9 reviews

Review and comment by Mr. GILLES D. Published on June 7, 2024

A young CDR that stays true to its roots, as the old vines are in full swing for this warm vintage. The result is a wine that is both robust and full-bodied, with a pronounced tannic structure and an intoxicating character—extremely intense with notes of kirsch-like black fruit, spices, and black pepper rather than freshness. A slightly spicy, licorice-tinged finish. Lovers of full-bodied southern wines with strong personalities will be delighted! Pair with grilled, marinated Camargue bull steaks and a Provençal ratatouille. Rating = 3.7.