Clos des Augustins Pic Saint-Loup Le Gamin rouge 2022
Languedoc
Red
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Drink or Keep
90/100
RVF
"Crunchy and delicious
Gamin rouge is a wine largely dominated by Syrah, with beautiful concentration and spicy notes. The fruit is expressive, revealing the excellent ripeness of the grapes. A lovely, harmonious wine with well-integrated tannins. A must-try!
Features
Estate
Clos des Augustins
Cuvée
Le Gamin
Vintage
2022
Designation
Pic Saint-Loup
Region
Languedoc
Grape varieties
70% Syrah, 30% Grenache
Terroirs
Clay-limestone soils derived from scree on the slopes of the Pic Saint Loup.
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
Manual in crates
Winemaking
Harvest sorting, de-stemming and crushing, pre-fermentation cold maceration, 30-day vatting in temperature-controlled vats, pumping over and punching of the cap.
Breeding
12 months with rotation between barrels and stainless steel cellars
Alcohol content
13.5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Brilliant color with violet highlights
Nose
Expressive aromas of black fruits and spices,
Mouth
Velvety and silky, with good overall concentration and freshness, well-integrated tannins.
Serve
Decant between 16 and 17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with grilled meat, seasonal vegetables, red tuna steak with Spanish-style rice, beef estouffade à la provençale...
Clos des Augustins
Pic Saint-Loup
Expert opinion
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2024) Cité (Vin réussi)
About the domain :
The estate's cuvées each evoke a member of the family: Sourire d'Odile, Secret de Monique, les deux Roger... Frédéric Mézy is at the helm, working according to the precepts of biodynamic agriculture and the lunar calendar.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated wine (guide 2024) 90/100 (Vintage 2021)
Domaine noté (guide 2024) Sélection Alexis Goujard
About the domain :
In 1998, Roger Mézy replanted 3.5 hectares of vines on the beautiful terroir of the Triadou commune, for his son Frédéric, then a physics and chemistry student with a passion for vines and wine. Frédéric took over the business, soon joined by his wife Pauline. After various acquisitions, including a number of old plots, the estate now boasts 58 hectares, spread over the different sectors of the Pic-Saint-Loup appellation. Geological variations - limestone scree, marl and rolled pebbles - allow us to play with our blends. The estate has been using biodynamic practices since 2007. The slightly marked woodiness and heavy extractions of the early days are a thing of the past. Today, the wines are much more balanced, digestible, typical and finely textured.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. GILLES D. Published on 20/04/2024
Medium-bodied, this springtime Pic-Saint-Loup is dominated by pretty, crisp, nervous red berries and sweet spices that intertwine in a fleshy, highly gourmand texture on a concentrated, straightforward frame. The whole is encircled by well-worked tannins that give freshness and bounce to the vibrant finish. Particularly easy to digest, this young Gamin was perfectly suited to caramelized racks of Aveyron pork and sautéed parsley salsify. Score = 3.9.
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