Clos du Mont-OlivetChateauneuf-du-Pape Le Petit Mont
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or lamb.
Taste structure of the Chateauneuf-du-Pape Le Petit Mont from the Clos du Mont-Olivet
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Chateauneuf-du-Pape Le Petit Mont of Clos du Mont-Olivet in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Chateauneuf-du-Pape Le Petit Mont of Clos du Mont-Olivet in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or earthy and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, licorice or plum.
Food and wine pairings with Chateauneuf-du-Pape Le Petit Mont
Pairings that work perfectly with Chateauneuf-du-Pape Le Petit Mont
Original food and wine pairings with Chateauneuf-du-Pape Le Petit Mont
The Chateauneuf-du-Pape Le Petit Mont of Clos du Mont-Olivet matches generally quite well with dishes of lamb, pork or poultry such as recipes of stuffed zucchini with merguez, beef and spices, cassoulet of yesteryear or leek, goat cheese and bacon quiche.
Details and technical informations about Clos du Mont-Olivet's Chateauneuf-du-Pape Le Petit Mont.
Discover the grape variety: Lauzet
Lauzet is a Béarnese grape variety, part of the AOC of Béarn and Jurançon. This variety almost disappeared at the end of the 1980s. At that time, it only occupied a small cultivated area of 1 hectare in all. With the genetic diversity and the multiple plantings that have been carried out, it was able to reach, in 1994, 4 ha. The bunches and berries of Lauzet are all small. As a Pyrenean variety, it has a median lobe. The plant has a fairly early budburst, which takes place one week after Chasselas. As for its maturity, it is of the third period. This variety is fertile and somewhat vigorous, and is slightly susceptible to grey rot. Lauzet produces a wine of average quality. When it is vinified dry, it has adequate acidity. It gives off aromas of fruit and spices. It is often blended with other Pyrenean white grape varieties.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Chateauneuf-du-Pape Le Petit Mont from Clos du Mont-Olivet are 2016, 2014, 2012, 2010 and 2015.
Informations about the Clos du Mont-Olivet
The Clos du Mont-Olivet is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 23 wines for sale in the of Châteauneuf-du-Pape to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape
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.
The wine region of Rhone Valley
The Rhone Valley is a key wine-producing region in Southeastern France. It follows the North-south course of the Rhône for nearly 240 km, from Lyon to the Rhône delta (Bouches-du-Rhône), near the Mediterranean coast. The Length of the valley means that Rhône wines are the product of a wide variety of soil types and mesoclimates. The viticultural areas of the region cover such a distance that there is a widely accepted division between its northern and southern parts.
The word of the wine: Breeding
It can last for several years. The bottles are stacked in the cellars and waited for the light and heat. The yeasts gradually give the wine compounds that enrich it. A long maturation is a guarantee of quality.
