The Clos du Mont-Olivet is one of the world's great estates. It offers 23 wines for sale in of Châteauneuf-du-Pape to come and discover on site or to buy online.
Looking for the best Clos du Mont-Olivet wines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Clos du Mont-Olivet wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Clos du Mont-Olivet wines with technical and enological descriptions.
How Clos du Mont-Olivet wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of lamb, pork or poultry such as recipes of leg of lamb in butterfly (barbecue), pasta carbonara almost like the real thing or spinach and goat cheese quiche.
On the nose the red wine of Clos du Mont-Olivet. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or earthy and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, licorice or plum. In the mouth the red wine of Clos du Mont-Olivet. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
The wine region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Pegau or the Château Rayas produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape are Mourvèdre, Roussanne and Clairette, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Châteauneuf-du-Pape often reveals types of flavors of iron, chestnut or red licorice and sometimes also flavors of tarragon, pencil shavings or cured meat.
In the mouth of Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 704 estates and châteaux in the of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, producing 1551 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape go well with generally quite well with dishes of lamb, pork or poultry.
How Clos du Mont-Olivet wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, poultry or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of traditional welsh dark beer, traditional welsh dark beer or whole salmon in aromatic broth.
On the nose the white wine of Clos du Mont-Olivet. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, apples or peach and sometimes also flavors of minerality, nutty or honey. In the mouth the white wine of Clos du Mont-Olivet. is a powerful with a nice freshness.
How Clos du Mont-Olivet wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of bare-assed cockerel (ardennes), tuna lasagna or paella for dummies (simple and delicious).
A set of aromas brought about by ageing in barrels (usually oak). This can be pleasant when, in small doses, it brings a touch of spice, roast or vanilla to an already constructed ensemble. When the violent woodiness dominates the wine, it is quickly tiring. Easily identifiable aromatically, it is sought after (to the point of abuse) by the makers of coarse wines. New World manufacturers and, alas, some French winemakers use oak chips to impart the woody taste, which is tantamount to artificial flavoring.
Planning a wine route in the of Châteauneuf-du-Pape? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Clos du Mont-Olivet.
Grenache noir is a grape variety that originated in Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Grenache noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
