Clos St Antonin
Cotes du Rhone Rouge 2023
Other years:
2022| Denomination | AOC Côtes du Rhône |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Rhone Valley (France) |
| Grape varieties | 80% Grenache, 10% Mourvedre, 10% Syrah |
| Aging | Ageing for 6–9 months in cement tanks and large oak barrels |
| Other years | 2022 |
Description
What kind of wine is it
Clos St Antonin Côtes du Rhône Rouge, produced by Clos St Antonin, is a still red wine from the Rhône Valley, created from an elegant blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre, and matured in concrete vats and barrels. In the glass, it reveals a medium-bodied profile, characterised by a smooth structure and excellent density. The ripe tannins blend with notes of cherry, blackberry and hints of Mediterranean scrub, in a sip enriched by nuances of anise, spices and oak, which balance a subtle natural sweetness with a pleasant gustatory tension. The tasting concludes with a persistent finish, an authentic expression of the Côtes du Rhône.
Where does it come from
The grapes ripen in organically farmed vineyards located south of Saint Antonin and north of Jonquières. The vines, with an average age of forty years, sink their roots into clay and silt soils resting on a solid marl substrate. This geological formation encourages the development of concentrated fruit, ensuring a well-defined aromatic component. Cultivated by the Sabon family, the plots offer a faithful interpretation of the French terroir, imparting to the wine the distinctive richness of the Rhône Valley.
How is it produced
The process begins with meticulous manual harvesting and selection of the bunches. The fruit, partly destemmed and partly whole, undergoes maceration and fermentation for about two weeks, ideal for controlled extraction of colour and phenolic matter. Maturation continues for several months, making synergistic use of concrete vats and oak barrels. This technique shapes the structure of the wine, preserving the clarity of the fruit and elegantly enhancing the typical spicy character that distinguishes this refined label from Clos St Antonin.
History and Curiosities
Located at the highest point of the Plan de Dieu, around a picturesque eighteenth-century farmhouse, the Clos St. Antonin estate embodies the winemaking excellence of the Rhône Valley. Under the guidance of Aimé and Isabel Sabon, the winery demonstrates a deep respect for the terroir through organic farming and the care of forty-year-old vines on marl soils. The meticulous manual harvest is followed by an expert nine-month maturation in cement vats and large barrels, resulting in a multi-award-winning wine that encapsulates all the authenticity of these historic French lands.
Awards
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2023
91/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 2014
- Oenologist: Isabelle Sabon and Christophe Sabon
- Hectares: 15
A natural promontory, the estate offers breathtaking views of the Dentelles de Montmirail, Mont Ventoux and the Rhône Valley plain.
Acquired in 2014 by the Sabon family, who already owned Domaine de la Janasse, the estate is located in the commune of Jonquières, at the highest point and on the edge of the Plan de Dieu appellation. Today, St Antonin is a traditional family-run business, managed with respect for the terroir, the environment and future generations. Read more
| Name | Clos St Antonin Cotes du Rhone Rouge 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Côtes du Rhône AOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 80% Grenache, 10% Mourvedre, 10% Syrah |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhone Valley |
| Vendor | Clos St Antonin |
| Story | History and Curiosities Located at the highest point of the Plan de Dieu, around a picturesque eighteenth-century farmhouse, the Clos St. Antonin estate embodies the winemaking excellence of the Rhône Valley. Under the guidance of Aimé and Isabel Sabon, the winery demonstrates a deep respect for the terroir through organic farming and the care of forty-year-old vines on marl soils. The meticulous manual harvest is followed by an expert nine-month maturation in cement vats and large barrels, resulting in a multi-award-winning wine that encapsulates all the authenticity of these historic French lands. |
| Origin | South of the town of Saint Antonin and north of the municipality of Jonquières, in the Rhône Valley (France) |
| Soil composition | Clay and silt soils on marl |
| Fermentation | 12 to 15 days |
| Production technique | Manual harvest with selection in the vineyard; 80% destemming; maceration and fermentation for 12–15 days; ageing for 6–9 months in concrete tanks and large oak barrels |
| Wine making | Manual harvest with selection in the vineyard; 80% destemming; maceration and fermentation for 12–15 days; ageing for 6–9 months in concrete tanks and large oak barrels. |
| Aging | Ageing for 6–9 months in cement tanks and large oak barrels |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |