MAS THÉO
GRIGNAN-LES-ADHÉMAR, SOUTHERN RHÔNE VALLEY
Each joyfully delicious wine created by Laurent Clapier contains two direct homages to his long family line and agricultural heritage. Village elders once dubbed what is now the vineyards of Mas Théo as Mas Théolas, after great-grandfather Gabriel Théolas, and each bottle is inextricably marked with the Mogul tractor, which, in 1907, grandfather Paul Bes was the first to use in the village and it is parked front and center at the entrance of Mr. Clapier's cave today.
Mr. Clapier took over the vineyard in 1999 and has continued his colorful family history with the caring and ever-evolving techniques in his own winemaking so that each vintage expressively reflects the character of its parcels.
Mr. Clapier took over the vineyard in 1999 and has continued his colorful family history with the caring and ever-evolving techniques in his own winemaking so that each vintage expressively reflects the character of its parcels.
COUNTRY
France
REGION
Southern Rhône Valley
APPELLATIONS
Grignan-les-Adhémar AOP
Vin de France
France
REGION
Southern Rhône Valley
APPELLATIONS
Grignan-les-Adhémar AOP
Vin de France
OUR SELECTION
Mogul 2016
WHITEA pleasantly intense citrus nose. Well-rounded on the palate with a fruity and spicy finish.
APPELLATION
Vin de France
SOIL TYPE
Sandy and calcareous clay
VINE AGE
5-25 years
VINEYARD AREA
11 acres
Vin de France
SOIL TYPE
Sandy and calcareous clay
VINE AGE
5-25 years
VINEYARD AREA
11 acres
PRODUCTION
8,000 btls - 666 cases/year
FOOD PAIRING
Versatile, great with seafood and white meats.
VINIFICATION
Machine harvested following a tasting of “baies” for the best balance of freshness & fruit. Traditional in fiber-glass tanks with varietals blended after direct pressure, fermentation at 14°C. Aged in fiber-glass tanks for 6 months.
8,000 btls - 666 cases/year
FOOD PAIRING
Versatile, great with seafood and white meats.
VINIFICATION
Machine harvested following a tasting of “baies” for the best balance of freshness & fruit. Traditional in fiber-glass tanks with varietals blended after direct pressure, fermentation at 14°C. Aged in fiber-glass tanks for 6 months.
T.O. Rosé 2017
ROSÉFruity and fresh Summer wine. A bright bouquet with notes of white fruit and peach. Refreshing and slightly tangy on the mouth with citrus aromas aromas.
APPELLATION
Vin de France
SOIL TYPE
Stony calcareous clay and pebbles
VINE AGE
10-30 years
VINEYARD AREA
4000 ceps/ha
Vin de France
SOIL TYPE
Stony calcareous clay and pebbles
VINE AGE
10-30 years
VINEYARD AREA
4000 ceps/ha
PRODUCTION
3,000 btls – 250 cases/year
FOOD PAIRING
Goat cheese with strawberry gastrique.
VINIFICATION
Direct pressing, cold maceration, temperature controlled at 14°C, aged in fiber glass tanks for 6 months.
3,000 btls – 250 cases/year
FOOD PAIRING
Goat cheese with strawberry gastrique.
VINIFICATION
Direct pressing, cold maceration, temperature controlled at 14°C, aged in fiber glass tanks for 6 months.
T.O. 2016
REDNotes of Provencal herbs and spices. Medium-body of red and black fruit, specific to the area and consistent in the finish.
APPELLATION
Grignan-Les-Adhémar AOP
SOIL TYPE
Calcareous clay, gravel
VINE AGE
15-35 years
VINEYARD AREA
25 acres
Grignan-Les-Adhémar AOP
SOIL TYPE
Calcareous clay, gravel
VINE AGE
15-35 years
VINEYARD AREA
25 acres
PRODUCTION
25,000 btls – 2,083 cases/year
FOOD PAIRING
Alone, or with a variety of starters.
VINIFICATION
Machine harvested at maturity; both varietals simultaneously pumped into vats. Traditional vinification in both fiberglass and concrete tanks. 18-day maceration.
25,000 btls – 2,083 cases/year
FOOD PAIRING
Alone, or with a variety of starters.
VINIFICATION
Machine harvested at maturity; both varietals simultaneously pumped into vats. Traditional vinification in both fiberglass and concrete tanks. 18-day maceration.
Griffon 2014
REDA distinct combination of strong character and smoothness. Notes of black fruit due to the harvesting of mature grapes. Full-bodied with fine, yet very present tannins. Hints of vanilla from French oak-barreled aging.
APPELLATION
Grignan-Les-Adhémar AOP
APPELLATION
Clay under bed of smooth, rounded pebbles.
VINE AGE
30-48 years
VINEYARD AREA
7 acres
Grignan-Les-Adhémar AOP
APPELLATION
Clay under bed of smooth, rounded pebbles.
VINE AGE
30-48 years
VINEYARD AREA
7 acres
PRODUCTION
9,000 bottles – 750 cases/year
FOOD PAIRING
Meats and dishes with rich, creamy sauces.
VINIFICATION
Hand-harvested, slightly overripe for Syrah. 2/3 of the blend aged in French oak barrels for 12 months. 30-day maceration. Traditional vinification in concrete tanks for the Syrah. Grenache and Mourvèdre added at the end of fermentation on the Syrah pulp.
9,000 bottles – 750 cases/year
FOOD PAIRING
Meats and dishes with rich, creamy sauces.
VINIFICATION
Hand-harvested, slightly overripe for Syrah. 2/3 of the blend aged in French oak barrels for 12 months. 30-day maceration. Traditional vinification in concrete tanks for the Syrah. Grenache and Mourvèdre added at the end of fermentation on the Syrah pulp.