REGION: Rhone (Southern)

Clos des Brusquieres is an ultra-traditional 8ha estate in Châteauneuf. They make a single wine from 70+ year old vines that is aged in old foudre and is bottled unfined, unfiltered. Owner Claude Courtil is the godson of the legendary Henri Bonneau, from whom he learned his winemaking practices.

Clos des Papes, one of the great established names of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, is currently run by winemaker Paul-Vincent Avril. The winery continues to make what many regard as the best single example of the appellation producing just one red wine and one white wine--no special cuvees!

“One of the benchmark producers of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.” -Robert Parker "Consistently outstanding, classic Côtes du Rhônes and Châteauneuf du Papes emerge from Clos du Mont-Olivet, run by the incredibly talented and thoughtful Thierry Sabon.” -Jeb Dunnuck