The wine region of Pic-Saint-Loup is located in the region of Languedoc of Languedoc-Roussillon of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Ermitage du Pic Saint Loup or the Domaine de Villeneuve produce mainly wines red, pink and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Pic-Saint-Loup are Mourvèdre, Roussanne and Viognier, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Pic-Saint-Loup often reveals types of flavors of earth, straw or apricot and sometimes also flavors of peach, dark chocolate or anise.
In the mouth of Pic-Saint-Loup is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 119 estates and châteaux in the of Pic-Saint-Loup, producing 399 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Pic-Saint-Loup go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal.
Grenache noir is a grape variety that originated in Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Grenache noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
pink wines from the region of Pic-Saint-Loup go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of capellini with prosciutto, light tuna-tomato quiche (without cream) or bruschetta with mozzarella.
