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Brouilly Vieilles Vignes from Domaine Descombes
is a rich, supple wine: it is the estate’s historic cuvée and a benchmark for natural wines in the region.Guide to the Best Wines of France 2021: 93/100
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Terres de la Crau blanc du Clos du Calvaire is a superb white Châteauneuf-du-Pape from vines averaging 60 years old. A pure, balanced white with a vibrant style that perfectly highlights the richness of the appellation's terroirs. The nose reveals aromas of white flowers and lime blossom. On the palate the aroma tends towards honeyed mint, and lime.
WINES: 91-93
Terres de la Crau blanc du Clos du Calvaire is a superb white Châteauneuf-du-Pape made from vines averaging 60 years old. A pure, balanced white with a vibrant style that perfectly highlights the richness of the appellation's terroirs. The nose reveals aromas of white flowers and lime blossom. On the palate the aroma tends towards honeyed mint, and lime.
Le Clos du Calvaire, located in the heart of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation, is an emblematic estate that has carried on the winemaking tradition for several generations. Under the direction of the Mayard family, this family-run vineyard strives to produce authentic wines, highlighting the pure expression of the exceptional Châteauneuf-du-Pape terroir.
Data sheet
VINOUS: 91-93
Clairette 40%, White Grenache 30%, Roussanne 20%, Bourboulenc 10%
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is a rich, supple wine: it is the estate’s historic cuvée and a benchmark for natural wines in the region.Guide to the Best Wines of France 2021: 93/100
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CloseThe Clos du Calvaire red is a magnificent Châteauneuf-du-pape: a full, generous wine with aromas of cherries, violets and spices. The palate is suave and balanced, with persistent tannins and notes of ripe fruit. This cuvée shines for its fruit finesse and harmony on the palate.
RVF : 96/100
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CloseThe Clos du Calvaire red is a magnificent Châteauneuf-du-pape: a full, generous wine with aromas of cherries, violets and spices. The palate is suave and balanced, with persistent tannins and notes of ripe fruit. This cuvée shines for its fruit finesse and harmony on the palate.
RVF : 96/100
CloseThe cuvée Père Pape du Clos du Calvaire is made from old vines planted in the northern part of the appellation and offers a varied aromatic palette with notes of red fruits, laurel and spices. The palate is full, fresh and racy. Père Pape reflects the terroirs of Châteauneuf du Pape with finesse and precision.
RVF : 97/100
CloseLes Terres de la Crau 2023 is Clos du Calvaire’s premier single-vineyard red wine—crafted from a single plot in the prestigious La Crau locality, featuring old-vine Grenache grown on rounded pebbles of Alpine diluvium. Dark fruits, sweet spices, silky tannins; will reach its peak in 2030.
CloseLa cuvée Terres de la Crau du Clos du Calvaire is a parcel-based cuvée from the estate. It presents a varied palette of blackberry, rose and spice aromas. The palate is generous, with ripe black fruit aromas, coated tannins and a chocolate finish. A concentrated, generous wine that aptly highlights the terroirs of La Crau.
WINE ADVOCATE: 96/100
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