The family estate of Clos du Mont-Olivet is the collector’s choice for traditional, aromatic and age-worthy Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Mont-Olivet’s some 15 vineyard parcels are found mostly in the northern and eastern part of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation (Côtes du Rhône parcels are north of Orange), with a patchwork of soils—galets roulés, sand and clay—typical to the region.
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Drinking with Mom and Dad for Christmas 2022. Doing a side-by-side with their La Cuvee Du Papet 2015. Color is dark red, garnet more than ruby, legs are beautiful. Nose is more minimal than I expected, but definitely dark fruit, black to red. The bouquet of spices is more cinnamon and warm than I expected as well. Very dry, but a bright and juicy tartness. It fades into that rough feeling on your tongue. Tobacco and leather are there but the raspberry is strong. Truly an exceptional wine, would definitely drink again. $49 at Blanchards
Drinking with Mom and Dad for Christmas 2022. Doing a side-by-side with their La Cuvee Du Papet 2015. Color is dark red, garnet more than ruby, legs are beautiful. Nose is more minimal than I expected, but definitely dark fruit, black to red. The bouquet of spices is more cinnamon and warm than I expected as well. Very dry, but a bright and juicy tartness. It fades into that rough feeling on your tongue. Tobacco and leather are there but the raspberry is strong. Truly an exceptional wine, would definitely drink again. $49 at Blanchards
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