Retour Clos du Calvaire - Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Red - 2022
COUNTRY/REGION: Rhône Valley
DESIGNATION: AOP Châteauneuf-du-Pape
COLOR: Red
VINTAGE: 2022
GRAPE VARIETY: 70% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 10% Mouvèdre & 5% Cinsault et Counoise
ALCOHOL: 15 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Intense, brilliant ruby red.
Nose A broad, complex aromatic profile with floral notes of peony, wilted rose and an oriental touch.
Palate Graceful and elegant, this cuvée boasts a broad yet refined texture, with a juicy profile perfectly balanced in every aspect.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve between 14 and 16°C.
Food Leg of lamb confit, veal filet mignon with morel mushrooms, prime rib and eggplant confit
Cellar ageing From now until 2039
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine A rising star in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Clos du Calvaire is a winery to watch closely, with its wines leaving a lasting impression. Already adored by Olivier Poussier, the Best Sommelier in the World, the estate, born from the family division of Vignobles Mayard, is experiencing a meteoric rise under the guidance of Nicolas Roumieux.

Practicing organic farming, gentle pruning, cover cropping, grazing, and planting hedges and woodlands, this elite winery, awarded 1 star in the Guide RVF, is setting new standards of excellence.
Wine Delicate and floral in style, the 2022 Red Châteauneuf-du-Pape from Clos du Calvaire unveils subtle notes of peony, potpourri, and rose, accented by a graceful hint of oriental spice. This finesse carries through to the palate, which offers a generous yet structured texture, showcasing ripeness with precision. Beautifully balanced and free of excess, it delights with its refined flavours and expert craftsmanship. A favourite of Olivier Poussier, rated 93/100 and 94/100 by RVF.
Vinification Hand harvested in 20 kg crates. Maceration for 20 to 25 days in concrete vats. Aged for 12 months in vats.
AWARDS
AWARDS Estate rated 1 star in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2025 (RVF)
Guide RVF 2025 : 94/100
Rated 93/100 by our Committee!