In the glass
Aroma: brambly red and black fruit, thyme, rosemary, garrigue
Palate: raspberry, blackberry, savoury herbs, supple tannin
Radiant Coteaux du Languedoc expression of the hills around Montpellier. Limestone soils on the foothills of the Larzac plateau; north winds keep the wine fresh.
What it pairs with
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Grilled merguez and ratatouille
Brambly fruit and savoury herbs meet sausage and summer vegetables. -
Lamb tagine
Thyme and rosemary echo North African aromatics. -
Aged Tomme
Supple tannin and savoury herbs complement hard cheese.
History
Les Garrigues was the original cuvée when Pierre and Estelle Clavel founded the estate in 1986. From vines on limestone soils on the foothills of the Larzac plateau, with a climate refreshed by north winds that give the wine vitality.
- 1986 — First vintage of Les Garrigues with the founding of the estate
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Clavel
- Grapes
- Grenache, Syrah, Carignan
- Classification
- AOC Languedoc
- Oak
- Aged in concrete tank; minimal oak
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- €12-16 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-7 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1986
- Biodynamic
- Biodynamic Practicing
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Les Garrigues
What does Les Garrigues taste like?
Brambly red and black fruit, thyme, rosemary and garrigue on the nose; raspberry, blackberry, savoury herbs and supple tannin on the palate. Medium-bodied with a medium finish.
When should I drink Les Garrigues?
Drink between 2 and 7 years from vintage. The wine is approachable young; brief carafe brings the garrigue lift forward.
What food pairs with Les Garrigues?
Grilled merguez and ratatouille is the canonical match; lamb tagine and aged Tomme also work well.
What grapes are in Les Garrigues?
Grenache, Syrah and Carignan - proportions vary by vintage. Sourced from Clavel's organic limestone parcels on the foothills of the Larzac.