Château de Lancyre - Pic Saint-Loup Vieilles Vignes 2022
Languedoc
Red
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2*Étoiles
Hachette
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93/100
Jeb Dunnuck
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93/100
Decanter
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16,5/20
Jancis Robinson
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91/100
Bettane & Desseauve
"LA Cuvée phare du domaine, tasty and elegant for this first organic vintage".
This Pic Saint-Loup Vieilles Vignes is perfectly balanced, with superb aromas of chocolate and red fruit. Mentholated notes add freshness to the whole, and the tannins are perfectly integrated.
Features
Estate
Château de Lancyre
Cuvée
Vieilles Vignes
Vintage
2022
Designation
Pic Saint-Loup
Region
Languedoc
Grape varieties
65% Syrah, 35% Grenache
Terroirs
Clay-limestone scree soils
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
Total destemming, 21-day vatting at controlled temperature (28-30°C), punching of the cap, pumping over and delestage according to tasting.
Breeding
In vats, in the air-conditioned cellar
Alcohol content
14.5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep, sustained color
Nose
Aromas of chocolate, then red fruits, mentholated notes
Mouth
Rich, generous and fresh, with silky, elegant tannins and a liquorice finish.
Serve
Decant at 18° to 20°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairing
Perfect with duck with olives, roast beef in a crust, or sheep's milk tomme...
Lancyre Castle
Pic Saint-Loup
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated (guide 2024) 91/100 (Vintage 2020)
Domaine rated (guide 2024) 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)
About the domain :
Following in the footsteps of Bernard Durand, who accompanied the Pic Saint-Loup's conversion from sheep-dominated polyculture to its recognition as a quality wine-growing zone, Régis Valentin, his nephew, has taken over the technical reins. Without fanfare, this is an estate to seek out for its powerful yet tasty Cuvée Vieilles Vignes, its Clos des Combes and its Grande Cuvée. The Cuvée Madame is even more ambitious, and the rosé is consistently delicious.
Decanter
Rated wine (guide 2023) 93/100 (Vintage 2020)
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated wine (guide 2024) 2*Stars (Vintage 2020) (Outstanding wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2024) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
Régis Valentin, oenologist and cellar master, took over the estate created in 1960 by the Durand-Valentin families in 2001. He produces wines from 80 ha of vines (in organic conversion since 2019) occupying a beautiful terroir of hard limestone and red clay. A sure bet in the Languedoc.
Jancis Robinson
Rated wine (guide 2023) 16.5/20 (Vintage 2020)
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated wine (guide 2023) 93/100 (Vintage 2020)
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. GILLES D. Published on 27/10/2024
Typical and full-bodied, this cuvée offers the fullness of notes of sweet spices, slightly bitter cocoa and coffee, enhanced by succulent flavors of stewed cherries and blackcurrant. This rich cocktail is reflected in an opulent, full-bodied and alert palate, supported by present, well-coated and deep tannins. A subtle, slightly dusty ontuosity lends suavity to the texture, while a hint of graphite adds a pleasant freshness. The warm lingering finish is convincing, with notes of licorice. Young and promising. Very reasonably priced. The powerful, sapid and dynamic style of this Pic makes it an ideal companion for a forest-style venison stew with fresh Lozère ceps and tagliatelle. Score - 4.2.
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