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 consists 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 hillsides.
In the vineyard
Sustainable farming practices, with organic conversion underway since 2022.
Harvest
The harvest is carried out entirely by hand.
Winemaking
After a first sorting in the vineyard, the grapes are brought to the cellar. Syrah bunches are vinified using whole-cluster maceration directly in new oak barrels from the Tronçais forest. This technique preserves the integrity of the berries and prevents any crushing during vatting. Maceration lasts about 14 days. Punch-downs and pump-overs are adapted based on tasting, to extract color, tannins, and aromas.
Ageing
Complete vinification and ageing in 225-liter French oak barrels from the Tronçais forest for 12 months.
Varietals
Syrah
Grenache
Specifications
Age of vines : 40 years old
Serving
Serving temperature: 16°C–18°C
Ageing potential
10 to 15 years
Tasting
Deep purple color with intense and complex aromas of pepper, juniper, camphor, and cherry liqueur. The palate is robust and warm, with dense tannins softened by barrel ageing. A refreshing minty note lingers on the finish.
Visual appearance
Deep purple color.
At nose
Intense and complex notes of pepper, juniper, camphor, and cherry liqueur.
On the palate
Full-bodied and warm with dense yet softened tannins. Minty freshness on the finish.
Food pairings
This wine pairs beautifully with sauced meats, goat cheese, aged cheeses, or even a rich chocolate dessert.
