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.