🍷 Bonne Pioche – Domaine Clavel

An elegant Pic Saint-Loup, with notes of violet, black fruit and delicate spices

Awarded two stars in the Guide Hachette des Vins, Domaine Clavel's Bonne Pioche expresses the full finesse of a great Pic Saint-Loup terroir. Dominated by Syrah, this blend combines the depth of Mourvèdre with the richness of Grenache. Its bouquet gradually reveals notes of violet, blackberry, blackcurrant and black pepper, accompanied by nuances of rosemary and garrigue. On the palate, the silky texture, refined tannins and freshness create an elegant and long-lasting red wine. A fine dining wine that prioritizes finesse and depth over power.

🔍 Key characteristics:

• Name: Bonne Pioche

• Appellation: AOP Pic Saint-Loup

• Vintage: 2022

• Producer: Domaine Clavel

• Wine region: Languedoc – Pic Saint-Loup

• Country: France

• Color: Red

• Grape varieties: 65% Syrah, 20% Mourvèdre, 15% Grenache noir

• Alcohol content: 14% ABV

• Certification: Organic farming

• Distinction: 2 stars in the 2026 Guide Hachette des Vins

👁️ Wine profile:

• Appearance: Deep red with violet and purple highlights.

• Nose: A refined bouquet combining the aromas of peony and violet with black fruits, notably blackberry, blackcurrant and blueberry. When aerated, the notes of black pepper, rosemary and delicate spices become more intense.

• Palate: Elegant and structured, with refined tannins and a silky mouthfeel. The black fruits and spicy nuances stretch into a fresh and long-lasting finish, with a beautiful overall finesse.

🍽️ Food and wine pairings:

Its aromatic depth and refined structure make it an excellent companion for flavorful, well-prepared cuisine:

• Roast lamb carré with thyme and rosemary

• Spiced duck breast

• Hare or wild boar stew

• Duck with olives

• Steak au poivre

• Characterful aged cheeses

Our suggestion: Roast lamb served with a reduced jus and thyme flowers. The wine's notes of rosemary and spices complement the aromas of the dish, while its tannins delicately accompany the meat.

🕰️ Consumption and service:

• Serving temperature: 16 to 17°C.

• Preparation: Allow approximately 30 minutes for aeration before tasting to let the aromas develop.

• Tasting: Enjoy to fully appreciate its black fruit aromas, spicy notes and refined tannins.

🌿 Terroir and expertise:

In the heart of Pic Saint-Loup, Domaine Clavel cultivates its vines using organic farming, with particular attention paid to soil health and biodiversity.

The Bonne Pioche cuvée comes from hand-harvested grapes that are carefully selected. After full destemming, the grape varieties are vinified separately in concrete tanks, with four to five weeks of maceration and gentle extraction.

14 months of aging in old foudres and ovoid concrete tanks adds depth and complexity while preserving the expression of the terroir and the finesse of the fruit.