Les Garrigues by Domaine Clavel

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninmedium

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishmedium

Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 7 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs7 yrs9 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

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

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 · visiting guide
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.

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