Clos Saouma Les Amphoraes “Crau” Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Rouge 2020

Name: Clos Saouma Les Amphoraes “Crau” Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Rouge 2020
Brand: Clos Saouma
SKU: FRACLOSAMPHORACRAU20
Price: 341.35 AUD
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About this Wine

Clos Saouma Les Amphoraes "Crau" Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2020 is a rare single-site wine from Mounir and Rotem Saouma's acclaimed Amphorae Collection. Each year, selected crus are aged in amphorae for around a year with minimal intervention before gentle pressing and bottling, allowing the vineyard character to be expressed in a pure and unadorned manner.

The outstanding 2020 vintage delivers remarkable concentration while retaining freshness and precision. Aromas of black cherry, blackberry, plum, dried lavender, violets, licorice, garrigue herbs, and exotic spice rise from the glass. The palate is layered and powerful, offering dense dark fruits, black olive, crushed stone, and savoury earth notes supported by fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity. Amphora ageing enhances textural purity and transparency, allowing the distinctive La Crau terroir to take centre stage without overt oak influence.

Rich and expressive yet remarkably refined, the wine finishes with exceptional length, combining notes of dark berries, Mediterranean herbs, spice, and mineral freshness. Built for long-term ageing, the 2020 Crau balances the generosity of a warm Rhône vintage with the elegance and precision that have become hallmarks of the Clos Saouma style.

Type	Red Wine
Varietal(s)	Grenache
Country	France
Region	Rhone
Brand	Clos Saouma
Vintage	2020.0

Wines of Rhone Valley

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.

Full-bodied and flavourful white wine blends are also made in the region. These are typically a combination of Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier.

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