Domaine Saint Amant - Côtes-du-Rhône Les Clapas 2012
14,5/20
RVF
2*Étoiles
Hachette
“Fruit, fruit, and more fruit in this ‘youthful,’ crisp, fresh, and lingering cuvée, designed for lovers of indulgent wines. ” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2015). A fresh and approachable Côtes-du-Rhône that’s a true delight, pairing perfectly with grilled meats, cheeses, or chocolate desserts...
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Eye
deep ruby color
Nose
fresh and fruity,
Palate
rich, fresh, and long-lasting
Serve
at 16°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2018
Production
8,000 to 10,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
pairs perfectly with grilled meats, cheeses, and chocolate desserts...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2019 guide) Selected (An estate or winery that impressed us with one or more of its wines, though we are unable to offer a general assessment of the style of its entire range)
About the estate:
This estate was founded by the Wallut family in 1990, when they decided to plant Viognier vines around their vacation home. The vineyards are located at an altitude of between 400 and 600 meters, which lends freshness and elegance to the estate’s wines. The 13 hectares of small plots are situated on hillsides, facing southeast and swept by the mistral wind, on marl and limestone soils. Half of the estate’s production is white wine, almost entirely dedicated to the Viognier grape variety, which, thanks to the altitude, produces delicate and floral wines. The reds also possess full-bodied and floral bouquets.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2015 guide) 2** stars (Outstanding wine)
About the wine:
Founded in 1992 by Nathalie and Jacques Wallut, a retired business executive, this estate features 13 hectares of terraced vineyards, situated between 400 and 600 meters above sea level on the slopes of Mont Saint-Amant. Fruit, fruit, and more fruit for this “wrinkle-free” cuvée—crisp, fresh, and lingering—designed for lovers of indulgent wines.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2014 guide) 14.5/20 (Review 02/2014) (Good wine)