High Score Daily Dram: 6 South French Languedoc-Roussillon (Part 2)
An introduction to Languedoc-Roussillon and the three Minervois can be found in the previous article:
https://lillion.wine/blogs/blog/%E9%AB%98%E5%88%86daily-dram-6%E6%AC%BE%E5%8D%97%E6%B3%95languedoc-roussillon-% E4%B8%8A
The three of this article see Domaine de Villeneuve from Pic-Saint-Loup.
Pic-Saint-Loup
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It belongs to Languedoc-Roussillon in southern France like the previously introduced Minervois, but Pic-Saint-Loup is located in the northeast corner of the district (purple in the upper right of the picture below), the two are quite far apart, even Pic-Saint-Loup and another large district Rhone still relatively close. Pic-Saint-Loup is the name of the mountain and has a Mediterranean climate with cooler nighttime temperatures. The sloping hillside terrain is suitable for growing a variety of grapes, such as Mourvedre, which likes warmth, can be grown at lower altitudes, and Syrah can be grown at higher altitudes. The soil is mainly limestone.
Due to the superior burial environment, the local red wines perform quite well, and it is a small producing area known for its high quality.
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Domaine de Villeneuve
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The winery has been passed down for seven generations and has 50 hectares of vineyards, located on a limestone slope facing southeast, planting a variety of grape varieties, red grapes are mainly Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Carignan.
Thanks to the superior geographical environment, the winery's products have won numerous awards. The winery even keeps bees, and its website even has more than ten varieties of honey for sale.
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Domaine de Villeneuve Happy Culteur 2019
13.5% vol Vivino: 3.9 158
Grape varieties: Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre.
Tasting Notes: Rich raspberry and other fruity aromas, with hints of liquorice, shrubs and other spices, subtle and round tannins, firm on the palate, complete in structure, long aftertaste, slightly lively in style.
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Domaine de Villeneuve La Muse 2019
13.5% vol Vivino: 4.1 $158
Grape varieties: Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre.
Tasting Notes: The above is delicate and elegant, with aromas of red fruits such as cherries and blackberries, richer spices, with anise, mint, cinnamon, pepper and other flavors, smooth tannins, balanced taste, and distinct personality.
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Domaine de Villeneuve La Sorbiere 2018
15.5% vol Vivino: $4.2 198
Grape varieties: Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre.
Tasting Notes: 24 months in barrels, 10 years of ageing potential. The aroma is rich and fruity, such as black cloth, black currant, cherries, etc. The spices appear soft due to long-term wooden barrel aging, with flavors such as vanilla, cinnamon, vanilla, etc., rich in layers but well-balanced, single Ning supports the structure and complexity of the wine, the overall elegance and beauty, high maturity, the top choice at the same price.
Compared with the Chateau Sainte-Eulalie La Cantilene Minervois La Liviniere 2018 in the previous article, this one is not as heavy, but elegant and smooth.
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This time, the introduction of the Languedoc-Roussillon wine from South France ends here. Next time, maybe we will talk about our popular Italian Tinazzi red and white.
See you next time everyone!