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<\/a>The family estate of Clos du Mont-Olivet<\/strong> is the collector\u2019s choice for traditional, aromatic and age-worthy Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape.<\/p>\nThe Sabon family\u2019s ancient, three-story stone house looks directly upon the ruins of the papal \u201cch\u00e2teauneuf\u201d that gives the town its name. Their cellars are stacked high with dusty bottles\u2014many without labels\u2014stashed by winemaker Thierry Sabon\u2019s grandfather when he first started making wine.<\/p>\n
Clos du Mont-Olivet was one of the first wineries North Berkeley partnered with in the south of France, and since then, the estate has come to symbolize both what we seek out in wineries in the Rh\u00f4ne Valley (and beyond) and importantly, what we hold true and dear in great wine.<\/p>\n
We have shared many a meal in this old stone house with the family and have watched the changing of generations\u2014from the grandfather\u2019s last harvest to his grandson\u2019s first\u2014yet the extraordinary terroir and talent that defines Mont-Olivet wines has remained as eloquent and exceptional as when we first experienced it so many years ago.<\/p>\n
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FARMING & WINEMAKING<\/strong><\/p>\n Mont-Olivet\u2019s some 15 vineyard parcels are found mostly in the northern and eastern part of the Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape appellation (C\u00f4tes du Rh\u00f4ne parcels are north of Orange), with a patchwork of soils\u2014galets roul\u00e9s, sand and clay\u2014typical to the region. The estate cultivates all nine allowed red grape varietals for its Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape blend. As such, Mont-Olivet wines present a unique look at the harmony of terroir and grape in this historic region.<\/p>\n In recent years, the estate has expanded its holdings into the Lirac appellation, due west across the Rh\u00f4ne river from Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape.<\/p>\n While the estate follows sustainable farming practices, there is no \u201cdogma,\u201d says Thierry Sabon, who prefers to let the vintage conditions and health of his grapes guide his decisions each year. In general, vine rows are plowed to control weeds; no pesticides are used. Grapes are harvested by hand and sorted both in the fields and at the cellar, and then fermented on indigenous yeasts in cement tanks. Wines are aged in a combination of older foudre, demi-muid and barrel, depending on the wine and vintage, and are bottled unfined and unfiltered.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”WHITE WINES” _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”|on|||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”16″ background_color=”#d46d32″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_layout=”dark” custom_padding=”2%|5%|2%|5%” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]WHITE WINES A selection from four parcels from estate vineyards located due west of Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape, this Grenache Blanc dominant, white Rh\u00f4ne blend is beautifully rounded in the glass with ripe stone fruit and fresh herb flavors. The perfect picnic white!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape Blanc” admin_label=”Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape Blanc” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ title_font=”|on|||” title_font_size=”14″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”|5%||5%” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n A silky, stately blanc with honeyed depth and generous spice. A blend of classic southern white grapes, including Grenache Blanc, Rousanne and Bourbolenc. Always a treasure for the cellar.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_text admin_label=”RED WINES” _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”|on|||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”16″ background_color=”#d46d32″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_layout=”dark” custom_padding=”2%|5%|2%|5%” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]RED WINES No tilting at windmills, here: ‘La Qu\u00eate’ is a “quest” to find the most expressive Cinsault the south has to give, crafted by talented hands who have made it their own personal quest to make eternal wines that slow time and speak of passion.\u00a0 Sourced from the village of Saint Laurent des Arbres on sandy soils, ‘La Qu\u00eate’ is 100% Cinsault, fresh and vibrant and wonderfully natural (full-cluster, semi-carbonic fermentation on indigenous yeasts in cement tank).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”C\u00f4tes du Rh\u00f4ne Rouge Vieilles Vignes” admin_label=”C\u00f4tes du Rh\u00f4ne Rouge Vieilles Vignes” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ title_font=”|on|||” title_font_size=”14″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”|5%||5%” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n A C\u00f4tes du Rh\u00f4ne with serious terroir credentials. This bountiful red blend shows the depth and complexity of a refined Ch\u00e2teauneuf while showcasing lively, summer-ripe fruit and spices.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Lirac Rouge” admin_label=”Lirac Rouge” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ title_font=”|on|||” title_font_size=”14″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”|5%||5%” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The village of Lirac sits on the “rive droite,” or right banks of the Rhone river, due west from Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Savvy winemakers today are indeed looking west, rediscovering these old-vine vineyards and realizing that quality here is similar, if not equal, to those plots under the shadow of the papal ruins in Chateauneuf! A bold blend of Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault, this savory red will give many a Chateauneuf a run for its money.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Lirac Rouge ‘Marie Jausset'” admin_label=”Lirac Rouge ‘Marie Jausset'” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ title_font=”|on|||” title_font_size=”14″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”|5%||5%” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The village of Lirac sits on the “rive droite,” or right banks of the Rhone river, due west from Chateauneuf-du-Pape. The ‘Marie Jausset’ is an hommage to the fondatrice<\/em> of the family domaine, the great-grandmother of winemaker Thierry Sabon, who inherited vines in Chateauneuf that would become Clos du Mont-Olivet. Here Thierry selects the best parcels from new holdings in Lirac, near Saint Laurent des Arbres and Saint-Genies de Comolas, with terroir rich in sand and quartz stone. Offering an “echo,” says Thierry, of the profundity and agability of the estate’s ‘Cuvee de Papet,’ ‘Marie Jausset’ is a wine to collect and savor for the ages. A blend of Cinsault, Grenache and Mourvedre.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape Rouge” admin_label=”Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape Rouge” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ title_font=”|on|||” title_font_size=”14″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”|5%||5%” use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n A blend that not only delivers suave tannins and supple southern fruit but also stands the test of time, aging with grace and elegance for decades. This primarily older-vine Grenache blend is abundantly aromatic, with characteristic notes of sandalwood and brown spice, earthy hints of autumn and so much complex and sultry dark fruit. A gorgeous southern red that needs to be in every serious cellar.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape Rouge Cuv\u00e9e Unique” admin_label=”Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape Rouge Cuv\u00e9e Unique” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ title_font=”|on|||” title_font_size=”14″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”|5%||5%” hover_enabled=”0″ use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n A special North Berkeley Imports selection, aged exclusively in older foudre passed down from generation to generation in the Sabon family, and bottled unfined and unfiltered. A wine that can and will age with grace for 15 years or more.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape Rouge ‘La Cuv\u00e9e du Papet'” admin_label=”Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape Rouge ‘La Cuv\u00e9e du Papet'” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ title_font=”|on|||” title_font_size=”14″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”|5%||5%” hover_enabled=”0″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n \u2018Cuv\u00e9e du Papet\u2019 is the estate\u2019s top wine sourced from its oldest Grenache vines, many of which were planted in 1901. It is an extraordinary blend produced only in the finest of vintages! 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\nWinemaker:<\/strong> Thierry Sabon
\nRegion:<\/strong> France\u00a0\u2022 Rh\u00f4ne Valley \u2022 Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape
\nVineyard size:<\/strong> 80 acres<\/p>\n
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\n[\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_testimonial author=”\u2014The Wine Advocate ” quote_icon_color=”#9db155″ _builder_version=”4.16″ body_font=”||on||” body_font_size=”18″ use_background_color=”off” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”30|||” custom_padding=”|5%||5%” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” portrait_border_radius=”90″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Clos du Mont Olivet is one of the great estates of Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape. They have been estate bottling for over 80 years, and readers looking for classic, old-style, traditional as well as long-lived Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Papes have a beacon of reassurance with the Sabon family, who have run this domaine so impeccably well.
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