Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Clos du Mont-Olivet |
Label Name: | Chateauneuf du Pape |
Vintage: | 1983 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape, Southern Rhône |
Volume: | 1500ml |
ABV: | 13.5% |
Grape(s): | Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Cinsault, Counoise, minor traditional varieties |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 3 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
The 1983 Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape vintage is generally regarded as variable-to-good (roughly mid‑80s to low‑90s by retrospective charts); recent Clos du Mont‑Olivet vintages have earned high scores from critics
Tasting Note
Evolved red/black fruit (dried cherry, prune), leather, tobacco, garrigue, dried herbs and spice; savory, earthy finish with softened tannins and medium‑full body.
Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef stew, game, aged cheeses (Comté, Manchego). Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), char siu or braised pork belly, richer Sichuan beef dishes.
Production Method
Traditional hand harvest; destemming/partial whole‑cluster fermentation in concrete and wooden vats; aged in large old oak vessels or concrete, minimal new oak to preserve fruit.
Vineyard Info
Clos du Mont‑Olivet (Sabon family) founded from holdings dating to 1547; domaine established 1932. ~20–28 ha across Châteauneuf parcels with many old Grenache vines and sustainable viticulture practices.