Bonne Pioche by Domaine Clavel

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninmedium

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishmedium

Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.

vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: red and black fruit, garrigue, sweet spice, pepper

Palate: spicy red fruit, vanilla, thyme, supple tannin

Sunny Pic Saint-Loup Syrah-led red, partly oak-aged. Spicy, peppery, supple - built for the dinner table rather than the cellar.

What it pairs with

Roast pork loin with herbes de Provence
Sweet spice and supple tannin meet pork's fat; herbs echo the wine's garrigue.
Beef tartare with cornichons
Spicy red fruit and pepper sit well with raw beef and acidity.
Aged Tomme de Savoie
Supple tannin complements semi-aged cow's milk cheese.

History

Domaine Clavel was created in 1986 by Estelle and Pierre Clavel. The 30-hectare estate (certified organic with biodynamic practices) covers two terroirs: Pic Saint-Loup and Montpeyroux. Bonne Pioche is their Pic Saint-Loup signature.

1986: Pierre and Estelle Clavel found the estate
2000: First vintage of Bonne Pioche released

Facts

Producer: Domaine Clavel · visiting guide
Grapes: Syrah (65%), Grenache, Mourvèdre
Classification: AOC Pic Saint-Loup
Oak: Aged partly in oak barrel and partly in tank
ABV: 14.0%
Price: €16-22 at retail
Drinking window: 3-10 from vintage
First vintage: 2000
Biodynamic: Biodynamic Practicing
Organic: ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Bonne Pioche

What does Bonne Pioche taste like?

Red and black fruit, garrigue, sweet spice and pepper on the nose; spicy red fruit, vanilla, thyme and supple tannin on the palate. Medium-bodied with a medium finish.

When should I drink Bonne Pioche?

Drink between 3 and 10 years from vintage. The wine is approachable young; the partial oak aging gives it a few more years than an unoaked cuvée.

What food pairs with Bonne Pioche?

Roast pork loin with herbes de Provence is the canonical match; beef tartare with cornichons and aged Tomme de Savoie also work well.

What grapes are in Bonne Pioche?

65% Syrah with Grenache and Mourvèdre completing the blend. Sourced from Clavel's organically farmed Pic Saint-Loup parcels.

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