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Côtes-du-Rhône Clos du Mont-Olivet 2023

The wine

This Côtes-du-Rhône by Clos du Mont-Olivet is produced from grapes grown on a 17 hectare parcel of land situated in the hamlet of Gissac on the right bank of the Rhône River in Saint Laurent des Arbres, as well as from grapes grown in plots in the Lirac appellation. This wine, a blend of Grenache Blanc, Clairette and Ugni Blanc, offers balance between body, freshness and vivacity. From 1 September to 30 September, harvesting is performed early in the morning in order to preserve the freshness of the grapes. Pressing is done without any destemming. After static settling drung the night, alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless-steel tanks and stoneware eggs, without any need for malolactic fermentation, in order to maintain the vivacity of the wine. 94% of the ageing process occurs in stainless steel tanks with the other 6% in stoneware eggs. This adds a subtle complexity to the wine.
On the nose, this wine reveals floral aromas and white-flesh fruit, while on the palate, it is balanced and round, with a lovely freshness and mineral finish.

About the Producer Clos du Mont-Olivet

At the beginning of the 20th century, the Sabon family came into possession of this lieu-dit. The domain was then founded in 1932 by Séraphin Sabon when he married Marie, daughter of Romain Jausset who owned a few parcels, including this one in Châteauneuf. Today, the domain is in its 4th generation and spans 20 hectares (and 10 supplementary hectares in the Côtes-du-Rhône). Grenache is the dominate variety that is blended with Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault and, in smaller portions, Counoise, Vaccarèse, Muscardin, Picpoul Noir and Terret Noir. White varieties include Grenache, Picpoul and Picardin. Old barrels give the wines of Clos Mont Olivet their lightly oaked characteristic. This domain is Châteauneuf at its best thanks to parcels situated in some of the finest areas of the appellation. These wines have immense ageing potential.

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