Domaine de Clovallon Pinot Noir 2023

ProducerDomaine de ClovallonRegionLanguedoc, FranceGrapePinot NoirFarmingCertified organic

AbstractCherry, flowers, fine acidity

Winemaker
Catherine Roque was an early advocate for planting beyond the Languedoc's familiar varieties. With her daughter Alix, she farms Clovallon organically, attentive to the possibilities of its cooler sites.

Wine
Cherry fruit and a floral lift, with a fine, fresh palate. This is southern Pinot without an oversized frame. Give it a little cooling and pour with roast poultry, a mushroom tart or lentils with soft herbs.

Origin
Clovallon lies near Bédarieux, in the Orb valley. Altitude and a limestone escarpment moderate the warmth of the surrounding Languedoc. Those local conditions make room for varieties more often associated with cooler regions.