Domaine du Pas de l'Escalette - Les Clapas Red 2023
Domaine du Pas de l'Escalette is located on the Terrasses du Larzac, in Languedoc . It has belonged to Julien and Delphine Zernott since 2003. Their vineyard of around twenty hectares is divided into around fifty terraces on either side of the Pégairolles de l'Escalette and Lauroux valleys. The vines are planted at an altitude of 350 meters on the limestone scree of the causse, surrounded by dry stone walls and "clapas" (piles of stone). The estate is certified biodynamic .
Les Clapas Rouge is a blend of Syrah (50%), Carignan (30%) and Grenache (20%) .
Grape varieties: 50% Syrah, 30% Carignan, 20% Grenache
"Deep nose of blackberry, black pepper, and garrigue. Fresh, taut palate, with depth and tannins sculpted by the limestone. A southern red without heaviness, made for table and cellaring."