Clos du Mont Olivet - Châteauneuf-du-Pape blanc 2023
Rhône
White
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95/100 Coup de Cœur
RVF
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94/100
Jeb Dunnuck
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17/20
Jancis Robinson
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93/100
James Suckling
"All the refinement of a Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc in one cuvée!
Great elegance and finesse for this Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc. A lovely springtime bouquet of white flowers entices you from the first nose, before giving way to a delicate palate with a nice fatness without heaviness.
Features
Estate
Clos du Mont-Olivet
Vintage
2023
Designation
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
40% Clairette, 30% Roussanne, 14% Bourboulenc, 10% Grenache Blanc, 2% Clairette rose, 2% Picardan, 1% Picpoul,1% Grenache Gris
Terroirs
Predominantly sandy-clay soils in the following localities: Montalivet, La Grenade, La Font du Pape, les Cabanes and Palestor.
Viticulture
Reasoned
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
No destemming, grapes are pressed and selected juices spend a night in static settling.
Breeding
88% in stainless steel tanks, 12% in new barrels
Alcohol content
14%
Tasting & pairing
Nose
Opens with notes of white flowers, jasmine, wisteria and wild fennel, the register is delicate without exuberance, with a deep, mineral nose.
Mouth
A nice fatness is expressed on the attack, then freshness takes over with fine bitters that coat the mouth.
Serve
AT 12°C
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with langoustine ravioli, pike quenelles, grilled salmon...
Clos du Mont-Olivet
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Expert opinion
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated (guide 2024) 95/100 Favorite (Vintage 2022)
Domaine rated (guide 2023) 3*Stars (They represent the excellence of the French vineyard. The best terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wines is always a magical experience)
About the domain :
Despite its name, this estate is highly fragmented, covering just about every soil type in the appellation. Traditionally made, Châteauneuf-du-Pape reds are often reserved in their youth. They are built to reveal themselves over time. For several vintages now, Thierry Sabon has brought finesse and refinement to the entire range, from the simple Côtes-du-Rhône to the grand cuvée of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. We've been following this estate's progress for many years. At ten years of age, the wines express themselves with grace. At twenty, they reach a new milestone, revealing their true potential: their aromas of truffle, undergrowth and fruit infused by time are fully appreciated. White Châteauneuf-du-Pape is spirited and distinguished. In good vintages, the estate offers the Cuvée du Papet, dense and deep, built for ageing and often reaching exceptional levels. All our wines have great ageing potential.
Jancis Robinson
Rated wine (guide 2023) 17/20 (Vintage 2022)
James Suckling
Rated wine (guide 2023) 93/100 (Vintage 2022)
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated (guide 2023) 94/100 (Vintage 2022)
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. JEAN PAUL C. Published on 23/11/2024
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