Presentation
Located in Claret, in Hérault, at the heart of Languedoc, Domaine De Villeneuve is a family estate that highlights all the richness and diversity of Pic Saint-Loup wines. The terroir, composed of limestone soils and scree, benefits from a Mediterranean climate tempered by the influence of the surrounding mountains. The estate practices integrated pest management, favoring manual work and precise vinifications to preserve the authenticity of the fruit. The reds, made from Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre, are powerful and elegant, with notes of black fruits, pepper, and garrigue. The more confidential whites charm with their freshness and balance. An emblematic estate of Pic Saint-Loup, ideal for discovering deep and expressive wines.
Location
The estate is composed of small vineyard plots, most of them under 1 hectare, surrounded by garrigue and woodland.
Terroir
A unique natural amphitheater made up of south/southeast-facing clay-limestone slopes.
In the vineyard
Sustainable farming practices in place, with conversion to organic farming underway since 2022.
Harvest
Half of the harvest is done by hand.
Winemaking
After initial sorting in the vineyard, the grapes are brought to the cellar. Syrah bunches undergo whole-cluster maceration. This technique helps preserve the integrity of the berries and avoids crushing during vatting. The maceration lasts about 14 days. Punch-downs and pump-overs are carried out based on tasting, to extract color, tannins, and aromas.
Ageing
Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for 18 to 20 days.
Varietals
Grenache
Mourvèdre
Syrah
Specifications
Age of vines : 35 years old
Ingredients & nutrition ›
Serving
Serving temperature: between 16°C and 18°C
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Tasting
A refined red wine with typical notes of garrigue and red fruits. The nose is spicy, blending aromas of anise, mint, nutmeg, and cinnamon. On the palate, the wine is firm and structured with fine tannins, both dense and long on the finish.
At nose
Spicy notes of anise, mint, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
On the palate
Refined and structured, with fine tannins, red fruit character, and garrigue notes. Dense and lingering.
Food pairings
This wine pairs well with delicate dishes, white meats in cream or mushroom sauces.
