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

Wine:

Elegant and refined, the 2022 Red Terrasses du Larzac Les Clapas  is a superb wine, highly praised by the Best Sommelier in the World. The beautiful, fruity, and gourmand nose offers a sincere and precise fruit profile. On the palate, the perfect extraction and refined style are immediately captivating, with a dominant Syrah, vinified with whole clusters, adding finesse and a smooth finish. This wine boasts a truly superb texture, with depth, delicacy, freshness, and a long finish. This magnificent Languedoc is a must-have in the region. The Selection Committee’s Favorite, rated 93/100.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested, Syrah whole grapes, Carignan and Grenache co-fermented, 21-day vatting period, alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in wooden vats, aged in truncated-cone and concrete tanks.

Certified organic and biodynamic wine.

Color:

Intense, brilliant ruby red.

Nose:

A clear interpretation of fine aromas of macerated dark fruits with a hint of minerality, all presented in a pure wine.

Palate:

This elegant wine, extracted just right, offers a refined juice with good substance, coated tannins and magnificent persistence.

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Lamb kebab with herbs, red meats grilled or in sauce, lamb shoulder confit, duck breast, chicken with paprika, grilled entrecôte.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2034

The Jewel of Larzac, the Domaine du Pas de l’Escalette, with its 2-star rating from Guide RVF, truly excels in its field. For twenty years, Delphine and Julien Zernott have nurtured these wild, arid lands, set in terraces on limestone scree and home to very old vines. This talented couple crafts biodynamic wines that are remarkably precise and elegant, consistently guided by an ever-present freshness.

These altitude wines delicately explore the nuances of Mediterranean grape varieties, embodying a natural energy and minerality that perfectly align with contemporary tastes.