Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Granges Des Peres
Label Name:
 
Vin de Pays de L'herault Rouge
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Languedoc - IGP Pays de l'Hérault (Terrasses du Larzac)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cabernet Sauvignon, Counoise (sometimes Petit Verdot)
Method:
 
Grapes are vinified parcel- and cépage-by-cépage with indigenous yeasts and long maceration; aged ~18–24 months in 228L oak barrels. Organic/biodynamic practices are used.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Aromas of violets, liquorice, and dark berries with garrigue. Palate offers ripe plum, fig and black cherry, mineral grip, silky tannins and a nougat-tinged, persistent finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Roast beef, lamb, duck (Western); aged hard cheeses, charcuterie; Korean bulgogi or galbi, Peking duck, Chinese braised beef, spicy Sichuan-style beef, teriyaki or yakitori grilled meats (Asian).
Vineyard Info:
 
Small, low-yielding 13 ha domaine near Aniane founded by Laurent Vaillé; vineyards on terraced limestone and galets at ~250–300m; cult reputation for Languedoc excellence.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Falstaff 96 points (Peter Moser, 2020). Widely regarded as a 'cult' Languedoc wine; multiple high scores and specialty-retailer acclaim for top recent vintages