Clos du Mont Olivet

Since 2002, the new generation made up of Thierry, Céline and David has continued to run this great domaine de 50 ha located in the very heart of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. David and Thierry are present in the vineyards and in the cellar, and Céline is in charge of management and commercial relations. As the Clos Mont Olivet vineyard is highly fragmented, the style of the wines from Clos du Mont Olivet remains traditional, and the wines can sometimes appear reserved, even closed in their youth. With time working its magic, a beneficial ageing of 10 to 15 years can bring them finesse and brilliance, as well as revealing their full potential for subtlety and refinement. The wide range of wines from the domaine de Clos Mont Olivet comprises a Vin de France called "La Sabonite" (Grenache), 3 IGP du Gard: "La Quête" — a pure Cinsault, "Confluences" — a blend of Carignan and Grenache; since 2016, "Rive Droite" — a red wine made from Grenache, Carignan, Syrah, Merlot and Mourvèdre, 2 wines in the Côtes du Rhône AOC, including a white full of floral nuances, and finally 4 Châteauneuf-du-Pape cuvées including a spirited and generous yet superbly distinguished white. On the red CDP side, the Châteauneuf rouge is of excellent quality, the cuvée being sourced from plots producing fine, fruity wines and therefore more accessible young, and lastly the famous Cuvée du Papet from Clos Mont Olivet, made from very old Grenache vines (dating from 1901) plus Mourvèdre and Syrah, produced only in the most favourable years. The Cuvée du Papet is very rich, with the juice possessing more sap and more chew to balance its power. Finally, Clos du Mont Olivet offers 3 Lirac cuvées to round out the range: 1 red Lirac and 1 rosé Lirac, plus the famous Cuvée Marie Jausset (a tribute to the grandmother), very concentrated, which aims to be for the Lirac AOC what the Cuvée du Papet is for Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The best vintages for the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation are as follows: 1985, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1995, 1998, 2000, 2005, 2011, 2015 and 2017. All the wines display great ageing potential, and it is strongly recommended, for Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines, to allow them to age for approximately 10 years.

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