Clos Saouma Les Amphoraes “Bigote” Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Rouge 2019

Name: Clos Saouma Les Amphoraes “Bigote” Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Rouge 2019
Brand: Clos Saouma
SKU: FRACLOSAMPHORABIG19
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About this Wine

Clos Saouma Les Amphoraes "Bigote" Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2019 is a rare single-vineyard expression from Mounir and Rotem Saouma, crafted to reveal the unique personality of the La Bigote terroir through amphora vinification and ageing. Produced with minimal intervention and without significant oak influence, the wine highlights purity, texture, and vineyard expression while reflecting the Saoumas' Burgundian-inspired approach to Rhône winemaking.

The outstanding 2019 vintage offers an intensely aromatic bouquet of black cherry, wild blackberry, raspberry preserve, violet, dried lavender, licorice, and Mediterranean herbs. The palate is rich and concentrated yet remarkably refined, with layers of ripe red and dark fruits supported by notes of black olive, spice, crushed stone, and savoury earth. Amphora ageing enhances the wine's transparency and textural finesse, allowing the fruit and terroir to remain at the forefront.

Despite the warmth and generosity of the vintage, the wine retains impressive freshness and balance, with fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity carrying the wine through a long, mineral-driven finish. Notes of garrigue, exotic spice, and subtle floral nuances linger on the palate, adding complexity and elegance. Already highly expressive, the 2019 Bigote possesses the concentration and structure to evolve gracefully for another 10–15 years, developing additional layers of savoury complexity while maintaining its remarkable purity and energy.

Type	Red Wine
Varietal(s)	Grenache
Country	France
Region	Rhone
Brand	Clos Saouma
Vintage	2019.0

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The Rhone wine region is situation in the south of France in the Rhone Valley. The region is split into north and south with distinctively different winemaking styles. In the north, the main grape used is Syrah and is sometimes blended with white varietals. In the south however, reds are a blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan and Cinsault. You may be familiar with this sort of blend; in Australia it is labelled GSM.

Wines are produced under various Appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) designations. The most prestigious of which is Chateauneuf-du-Pape. You may also have heard of other AOC names such as Gigondas, Hermitage, Lirac, St Joseph. Wines coming from these and other AOCs are all on the higher end of the market.

On the value end we have wines produced in Cotes-du-Rhone AOC. Cotes-du-Rhone often refers to wines made in the Rhone Valley that do not fall under any other AOC, often from the flatter areas around Southern Rhone. However, it also does include the fringes of well-respected northern appellations as well. In terms of volume, a majority of Rhone wine falls under the Cotes-du-Rhone AOC and it offers some of the best value in France and even some first-rate and age-worthy reds.

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