Moving to the 2012s, all of which were tasted out of barrel, the 2012 Chateauneuf du Pape Le Petit Mont is an up-front, fruit-loaded effort that has vibrant cherry fruit, wild herbs and sweet spice qualities to go with a medium-bodied, supple and charming profile on the palate. Straight-up delicious, in an easygoing, quaffable style, it should be consumed in its fresh and lively youth. Drink 2014-2018.
One of my favorite estates and a bastion of traditionally made, age-worthy wines, Clos du Mont-Olivet has been run by the Sabon family since 1932. Thierry Sabon, who studied physics before working at the estate, has made the wines since 2001. In top vintages, they produce three red Chateauneufs, a fruit-forward Petit Mont (meaning small hill), a classic traditional blend, and their top cuvee, the Cuvee du Papet. On top of this, they release a number of character-filled Cotes du Rhones. This is an estate that is at the top of their game.
Various American importers including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300; David Hinkle, North Berkeley Imports, Berkeley, CA; tel. (510) 848-8910; Dionysus Imports, Manassas, VA; tel. (703) 392-7073; Ideal Wines and Spirits, Medford, MA; tel. (617) 395-3300; The Wine Company, St. Paul, MN; tel. (651) 487-1212; and Import Wines, Middleton, WI; tel. (608) 833-8622
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