Clos du Mont Olivet - Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Red - 2022

Wine:

A triumph of the vintage, the 2022 Red Châteauneuf-du-Pape showcases remarkable finesse and elegance. The nose is refined, combining ripe dark fruits with floral notes of rose and bay leaf. The palate is rich and almost velvety, with deep, well-balanced flavors and exceptional tannins that bring freshness and energy. A wine to enjoy now or cellar for 10 years and beyond. Rated 95/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. 100% vinified in concrete vats. Aged 27% in vats, 70% in casks and 3% in barrels and demi-muids.

Color:

Intense carmine red.

Nose:

Delicate aromas of dark fruits, rose petals, and bay leaf.

Palate:

The palate is deep and layered, with remarkable tannins and a beautiful balance of freshness and acidity.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Hare à la royale, game, shoulder of lamb, oxtail stew with red wine.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2034

With 3 stars from the Guide des meilleurs Vins de France, Clos du Mont-Olivet is one of the most coveted estates in the Southern Rhône Valley. Based in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and managed by the Sabon family, the estate benefits from a unique mix of soils—clay, quartz, and stones—that give their wines extraordinary aging potential. These are wines of remarkable finesse and elegance, designed to develop beautifully over time.