Tasting Notes
The Cuvée Clarendon is the top cuvée of the Domaine and made with the 'saignée " method. Only the must obtained by gravity after maceration (3 to 6 hours) is used and blended with the must coming out from the first gentle press. The name pays tribute to Bernard Gavoty, the Domaine's founder. The Cuvée Clarendon is a selection from the oldest vines of the Domaine and is made of 85% Grenache and 15% Syrah.
A complex nose of subtle raspberries and citrus fruits will delight you. The palate is powerful, driven and flavourful. It goes very well with poached or grilled fish, mixed salads, seafood, lobster, spicy foods and all the classic flavours of Provence (olive oil, lemon, garlic, tomatoes etc). Drink now. - Importer Note
Throughout the last two centuries, the Gavoty family has persevered, sometimes against the odds, to see their village gain the viticultural recognition it deserves. Cabasse now stands proud as an official part of the Côte de Provence appellation.
The vineyard is planted on the ancient 'Triassic plateau " ‚– a prime, clay and limestone rich soil layer. Some plots of vineyard are planted on challenging and rocky earth. This forces the Domaine to conduct most farming by traditional hand methods, meaning little has changed in 200 years of harvesting at Gavoty.
The vines are sheltered from the most extreme Provençal weather by beautiful thickets of oak and pine forest. These old forests are integral to both the vitality and sustainability of the Domaine, stabilising the local climate and creating better growing conditions for the vineyards.
But the extremities of Provençe are also key to what makes Gavoty wine so exceptional. The roasting summers and bitter winters mean grapes mature slowly. To endure, the vines are forced to find water deep within the limestone rich soil. This in turn brings a trademark minerality and freshness to Domaine Gavoty wines that embodies the region and consecrates the hardships of the climate.
The family's musical heritage is also celebrated in their exquisite labels, which proudly feature the Domaine's ancient emblem, a Grecian lyre.
Roselyne Gavoty, grand-daughter of Bernard 'Clarendon' Gavoty, has now been at the helm of the Domaine since 1985. She continues a family legacy with humility, first class winemaking and a passion for this pocket of Procencal paradise.
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| Product Type | Wine Red Rose |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | France |
| Region | Provence |
| Winemaking Practices | Minimal Intervention |
| Vineyard Practices | Minimal Intervention |