Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Clos Montolivet
Label Name:
 
Châteauneuf 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
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.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
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.
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.
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