Domaine Gavoty : Cuvée Clarendon 2020

Tasting characteristics and advice for the Cuvée Clarendon 2020 from Domaine Gavoty

Tasting

Appearance

The wine displays a bright, vibrant red hue.

Nose

The nose opens with aromas of luminous red fruits alongside distinctive saline notes.

Palate

On the palate, this red wine charms with its sumptuous texture and depth of flavor. Delicate fruit intertwines harmoniously with a pronounced underlying salinity, while the finish lingers across the palate with a contemplative resonance.

Food and wine pairings

This red wine from Domaine Gavoty is an ideal match for lighter red meats such as young lamb, richer poultry dishes, as well as traditional Provençal cuisine. It also pairs beautifully with vibrant, spiced Mediterranean fare.

Serving and cellaring

This 2020 vintage can be enjoyed now, while offering cellaring potential that will allow it to evolve favorably in the cellar.

A rich, balanced red from Côtes de Provence

The estate

Founded in 1806 by Philémon Gavoty in Cabasse in the Var, Domaine Gavoty embodies more than two centuries of exceptional family winemaking in Provence. Now led by Roselyne Gavoty, the eighth generation at the helm of this historic estate, the property spans fifty hectares of organically certified vineyards. The estate stands out for its early commitment to organic practices and a production philosophy that emphasizes texture and the pure expression of terroir.

The vineyard

This Côtes de Provence wine comes from vines in Cabasse, in the northwestern part of the appellation, around fifty kilometers north of Saint-Tropez. The vineyard is rooted in an outstanding Triassic plateau terroir, an ancient geological formation made up of layers rich in clay and limestone. Rocky, difficult-to-farm plots require manual vineyard work, perpetuating traditional practices. The vines benefit from the natural protection of magnificent oak and pine forest massifs that stabilize the local climate and create optimal growing conditions.

The vintage

The year 2020 falls within a singular period for Provençal viticulture. This vintage showcases the estate’s capabilities after thirty-five years under Roselyne Gavoty’s stewardship, during which she transformed production according to rigorous organic farming principles and a minimally interventionist approach to winemaking.

Winemaking and aging

The Cuvée Clarendon 2020 from Domaine Gavoty was vinified and aged in old cement and steel vats, in keeping with the estate’s philosophy established since 1985. This technical approach favors freshness and the pure expression of terroir by avoiding oaky aromatics that could mask the wine’s authenticity. Minimal cellar interventions allow the Triassic terroir to express itself in all its purity.

Grape varieties

Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Carignan.