COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault
PRODUCER
Clos Marie
REGION
Languedoc-Roussillon
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Clos Marie, established in 1995 by Françoise Julien and Christophe Peyrus, is a benchmark estate in the Pic Saint-Loup appellation of the Languedoc. Named after Françoise’s grandmother, Marie Julien, who previously sent her grapes to the local cooperative, the estate has been rebuilt from the ground up with a focus on biodynamic viticulture. Located on the foothills of the Pic Saint-Loup cliff, the vineyards benefit from unique microclimates with significant diurnal temperature shifts that preserve freshness. The cuvée L'Olivette is named after a historical parcel that was once an ancient olive grove, reflecting the deep connection between the estate's terroir and its history.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€25
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-17°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The cuvée 'L'Olivette' is named after a historical vineyard plot that was once an ancient olive orchard.
Fact 02
Clos Marie is a pioneer of biodynamics in the Languedoc, established in 1995 by Christophe Peyrus and Françoise Julien.
Fact 03
In 2023, Pic Saint-Loup received 200mm of rain in spring, saving the vines from the severe drought affecting the rest of Languedoc.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2023 vintage of L'Olivette is crafted from a blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Cinsault. The grapes are harvested manually with strict sorting. Vinification is highly traditional, utilizing 90% whole clusters to enhance aromatic freshness, with fermentation driven by indigenous yeasts. The maceration lasts between 15 to 20 days with regular pumping over and punch-downs. The wine is aged for 12 to 15 months on its fine lees in neutral 600-liter demi-muids and oak casks. It is bottled naturally without fining to preserve its purity and structure.
