Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Granges Des Peres
Label Name:
 
Vin de Pays de L'herault Rouge
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Languedoc (Vin de Pays de l'Hérault, near Aniane / Terrasses du Larzac)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
40% Syrah, 40% Mourvèdre, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Counoise
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Consistently highly regarded by critics and merchants; historical scores for the estate often in the low-90s (Wine Spectator ~92–93, Jancis Robinson ~17–18/20, Wine Advocate ~91 for related vintages)

Tasting Note
Concentrated dark-fruit core (black cherry, blackberry) with garrigue, pepper and licorice notes; finely grained tannins, mineral tension and a long savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted lamb, slow-braised beef, grilled ribeye, aged hard cheeses; Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), char siu, spicy Sichuan beef, rich Japanese-style braised dishes.

Production Method
Low-yield, hand-harvested fruit; native-yeast fermentations with extended maceration; élevage in French oak (barriques/demi-muids) for ~12–24 months.

Vineyard Info
Domaine de la Grange des Pères (Laurent Vaillé) is a cult Languedoc estate near Aniane, founded late 1980s; famed for meticulous farming and Rhône-style, terroir-driven blends.