Winery Pas de l'EscaletteLes Clapas Terrasses du Larzac
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Carignan, the Syrah and the Grenache noir.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or pasta.
Taste structure of the Les Clapas Terrasses du Larzac from the Winery Pas de l'Escalette
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Les Clapas Terrasses du Larzac of Winery Pas de l'Escalette in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Les Clapas Terrasses du Larzac of Winery Pas de l'Escalette in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon often reveals types of flavors of blackberry, minerality or strawberries and sometimes also flavors of white pepper, non oak or earth.
Food and wine pairings with Les Clapas Terrasses du Larzac
Pairings that work perfectly with Les Clapas Terrasses du Larzac
Original food and wine pairings with Les Clapas Terrasses du Larzac
The Les Clapas Terrasses du Larzac of Winery Pas de l'Escalette matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or pasta such as recipes of roast beef in a crust (onions & mustard), filet mignon with prunes and white wine or salmon lasagna.
Details and technical informations about Winery Pas de l'Escalette's Les Clapas Terrasses du Larzac.
Discover the grape variety: Carignan
Intensely coloured and powerful reds with a deep colour, firm tannins and high acidity, on aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, plum, garrigue, pepper, liquorice and balsamic notes. Old vines (>50 years, often centenary) yield exceptional cuvées. A historical pillar of Languedoc-Roussillon blends (Corbières, Minervois, Fitou, Maury) and star of Catalan Priorat under the name Cariñena. Very late-ripening variety from Aragon, also called Mazuelo in Rioja.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Les Clapas Terrasses du Larzac from Winery Pas de l'Escalette are 2018, 2021, 2020, 2019 and 2012.
Informations about the Winery Pas de l'Escalette
The Winery Pas de l'Escalette is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 12 wines for sale in the of Terrasses du Larzac to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Terrasses du Larzac
Flagship Languedoc AOC at the foot of the Larzac plateau (recognised 2014): signature Syrah, black Grenache and Mourvèdre trio in red kings (>=60%) with Carignan and Cinsault — ruby robe with violet glints and signature garrigue profile (laurel, thyme, juniper, heather), black fruits, spices and a floral touch, supple tannins and singular freshness, signature acidic tension, exceptional ageing. AOC reds only, varied soils (pebbles, basalts, sandstone, limestone).
The wine region of Languedoc-Roussillon
Largest single French vineyard, dominated by sunny, generous reds. Spicy Syrah, candied Grenache (ripe fruit, garrigue), structured Carignan, deep Mourvèdre, supple Cinsault. Stars: structured Corbières, Minervois, Faugères, Saint-Chinian; round Côtes-du-Roussillon. Legendary vins doux naturels: Banyuls and Maury (fortified Grenache) with notes of cocoa, fig, prune.
The word of the wine: Performance
Quantity of grapes harvested per hectare. In AOC, the average yield is limited on the proposal of the appellation syndicate, validated by the Inao. The use of high-performance plant material (especially clones) and better control of vine diseases have increased yields. This is not without consequences on the quality of the wines (dilution) and on the state of the market (too much wine). We must not over-simplify: low yields are not synonymous with quality, and it is often in years with generous harvests that we find the greatest vintages (1982 and 1986 in Bordeaux, 1996 in Champagne, 1990 and 2005 in Burgundy...).
