Ermitage du Pic Saint Loup - Cuvée Sainte-Agnès blanc 2020

Name: Ermitage du Pic Saint Loup - Cuvée Sainte-Agnès blanc 2020
Brand: L'Héritage du Pic Saint Loup
Rating: 4.2 (9 reviews)

Languedoc|White wine|Organic

Languedoc

White

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4.2/5 (9 customers)

89/100

RVF

(2019 Vintage ratings)

rich

citrus

white fruit

"A delicious white

Limpid, brilliant with green highlights, Cuvée Sainte Agnès seduces right from the glass. The nose is expressive and complex, with hints of citrus, white-fleshed fruit and dried fruit. The attack on the palate is full-bodied, precise and rich, with perfect balance. The aromas emanate from the glass, and the finish is full and fresh. ample and fresh.

Features

Estate

L'Héritage du Pic Saint Loup

Cuvée

Cuvée Sainte-Agnès

Vintage

2020

Designation

Languedoc

Region

Languedoc

Grape varieties

50% Roussanne, 20% Clairette, 20% Grenache blanc et gris, 10% Marsanne

Terroirs

Clay-limestone soils, Dolomite

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

Traditional

Breeding

In lightning

Alcohol content

13,5%

Organic

Yes

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Pale yellow with green highlights

Nose

Expressive and complex, with notes of citrus, white fruit and dried fruit.

Mouth

Rich, full attack, with notes of aniseed, verbena and dried fruit, lovely freshness.

Serve

AT 10-12°C

Drink before

2025-2026

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy as an aperitif, with grilled fish or poultry in sauce...

The Pic Saint Loup heritage

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Languedoc

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Domain rated (guide 2024) 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)

About the domain :

Three Ravaille brothers, Jean-Marc, Pierre and Xavier, as comfortable in Pic Saint-Loup as the three fish on the labels would be in the water. For the reds, sainte-agnès blends the four main Languedoc grape varieties, while the whites are half Roussanne. The move towards biodynamic viticulture has been underway for several years. Sainte-agnès is regularly positioned as the archetypal Pic Saint-Loup red. The 2020s will nevertheless require patience.

Guide Hachette des vins

Domain rated (guide 2025) Cité (Vin réussi)

About the domain :

This benchmark 45-hectare estate, formerly known as Ermitage du Pic Saint-Loup, backs onto the foothills of Pic Saint-Loup. It is farmed organically and biodynamically by the Ravaille brothers.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Rated wine (guide 2021) 89/100 (Vintage 2019)

Domaine rated (2025 guide) 2*Stars (These great estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, because of their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).

About the domain :

L'Héritage du Pic-Saint-Loup is a historic terroir, located on the lands of the former convent of Château de Montferrand. It was in the 12th century that the first winegrowers tilled and cultivated these pampre fields. Today, this jewel of the appellation, which backs directly onto the Pic, is farmed by the Ravaille family, who were instrumental in introducing Syrah, now the dominant grape variety in the appellation. In 1992, the latest generation, Xavier, Pierre and Jean-Marc, decided to leave the cooperative to vinify these beautiful high-altitude soils. Demanding standards in the vineyard, precise expression and controlled power are the hallmarks of the estate's current production, a benchmark in the appellation.

Customer reviews

Customer rating

4.2/5

on 9 reviews

Note and review by M. GILLES D. Published on 20/09/2021

After Grande Cuvée de l'Hortus and Manon du Clos Marie, could this be a new Grand Blanc du Pic? I doubt it, even if some people are whispering about it behind the scenes. In the meantime, it's true that Sainte-Agnès is atypical in terms of its dark yellow color and its blend. On the palate, the ample mineral freshness contrasts with the roundness of yellow fruit, fennel notes and a delicate woodiness. Short finish of lemon zest and bitter nuances. Pair at 10° with the iodized, aniseed flavors of a royal sea bream from Grau-du-Roi with fennel. Score = 3.8 V.