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Clos du Mont-Olivet Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Unique 2008
Clos du Mont-Olivet Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Unique 2008
France / Rhône Valley
Clos du Mont-Olivet
Red / 750ml (regular bottle)
Dry / Spicy & Complex
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Wonderfully ripe and juicy, with body and energy to make a serious impression today and even tomorrow—we could easily put this bottle down in the cellar for a decade with confidence. Winemaker Thierry Sabon was insanely strict in his vineyard selections in 2008 and only the best of the best—grapes usually reserved for his very limited “Cuvée de Papet”—found their way into our limited, magic blend. Aromas remind of raspberry and cherry, with abundant spice and that telltale Mont-Olivet signature of sandalwood and incense. Medium-bodied and very pure, with silky tannins and a pleasing, lingering spicy finish. This wine is drinking amazingly right now and will no doubt age easily and beautifully for years to come. A blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre and 10% Syrah.
2008 Clos du Mont-Olivet Châteauneuf-du-Pape
4.15.2010
There is a big surprise waiting inside each bottle of our Châteauneuf-du-Pape selection from Mont-Olivet in 2008.  Thierry decided not to make his top blend, “Cuvee du Papet.” Instead, a large percentage of that great, limited old-vine fruit found its way into our “Cuvee Unique” blend. This bottling truly represents the crème de la crème of the vintage chez Sabon, if not in all of Châteauneuf! continue reading >>

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Clos du Mont-Olivet Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Unique 2010
Clos du Mont-Olivet Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Unique 2010
France / Rhône Valley
Pure ruby in the glass. Aromas of incense and warm sandalwood, with notes of espresso and grilled apricots. The mouth is supple, fresh and textured, with black and red fruits, pepper and soy sauce.
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Clos du Mont-Olivet Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2009
Clos du Mont-Olivet Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2009
France / Rhône Valley
"...pretty, fresh white with citrus and peachy notes intermixed with subtle almond, floral, and mineral driven notes. Medium bodied and very fresh, clean and vibrant, the wine displays solid richness, round, soft fruit, and crisp acidity on the finish..."
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Clos du Mont-Olivet Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee du Papet 2009
Clos du Mont-Olivet Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee du Papet 2009
France / Rhône Valley
The estate's top cuvee and always a knockout—in 2009 "Papet" delivers plenty of flesh and concentration on the palate yet remains balanced and lively. A blend of 75% very-old-vine Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre and 10% Syrah, aged in foudre and demi-muid.
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Clos du Mont-Olivet Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Unique 2009
Clos du Mont-Olivet Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Unique 2009
France / Rhône Valley
We selected a total of 13 older barrels for this, our "Cuvee Unique"—this is a wine that bowls you over with its abundant aromatics, its complexity and freshness on the palate and its staying power. A pure, rich ruby in the glass, the wine's aromas suggest incense and warm sandalwood...
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Clos du Mont-Olivet Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Unique Magnum 2009
Clos du Mont-Olivet Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Unique Magnum 2009
France / Rhône Valley
We selected a total of 13 older barrels for this, our "Cuvee Unique"—this is a wine that bowls you over with its abundant aromatics, its complexity and freshness on the palate and its staying power. A pure, rich ruby in the glass, the wine's aromas suggest incense and warm sandalwood...
Call 1-800-266-6585 to inquire.

Clos du Mont-Olivet Côtes du Rhône Serre de Catin 2009
Clos du Mont-Olivet Côtes du Rhône Serre de Catin 2009
France / Rhône Valley
This gorgeously opulent wine has to be one of the more seductive of the vintage. "This is a beauty, with loads of framboise, kirsch, lavender, and licorice. It is medium-bodied, has unbelievable character and personality already, and because of its precociousness and emerging complexity, will be best drunk over the next 3-4 years."—The Wine Advocate
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Clos du Mont-Olivet Côtes du Rhône Varene 2009
Clos du Mont-Olivet Côtes du Rhône Varene 2009
France / Rhône Valley
Another beautiful Côtes du Rhône and a steal of a deal for its very high quality. Peppery cherry notes mix with plums and bitter chocolate on the nose. A mouthful of ripe, concentrated black fruits, lined with licorice and mocca notes, is gorgeously saturated and very delicious. A blend of 60% Syrah and 40% Grenache; aged in demi-muid and foudre.
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Clos du Mont-Olivet Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Unique 375ml 2008
Clos du Mont-Olivet Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Unique 375ml 2008
France / Rhône Valley
Winemaker Thierry Sabon was insanely strict in his vineyard selections in 2008 and only the best of the best—grapes usually reserved for his very limited “Cuvée de Papet”—found their way into our limited, magic blend.
Call 1-800-266-6585 to inquire.

Clos du Mont-Olivet Côtes du Rhône Serre de Catin 2007
Clos du Mont-Olivet Côtes du Rhône Serre de Catin 2007
France / Rhône Valley
If you want the purest, most supple and spicy example of Grenache from this top-notch vintage, look no further. Winemaker Thierry Sabon selects the most succulent fruit…
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"A custom North Berkeley Wine release that's showing good fruit with a firm, edgy profile, the 2008 Clos du Mont-Olivet Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Unique has very traditional aromatics of baking spices, saddle leather, licorice, and garrigue that are paired with ripe, clean Grenache fruit. The wine is medium bodied with a streamlined texture, solid ripeness and an edgy, clean finish where the wine shows its underlying structure. This improved with air and my guess is that it will gain weight with a year or two in the cellar and then drink well over the following 8 to 10."--The Rhone Report