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.
Mainly cultivated in the Languedoc region, carignan originates from Spain. Because of its very resistant branches, it is often called hardwood. Its bunches are quite large. They are compact and winged with a lignified stalk. The berries are spherical in shape and take on a bluish-black colour. Carignan has a total of 25 approved clones, the best known of which are 274, 65 and 9. The carignan buds at the beginning of June and is protected from spring frosts. It does not reach maturity until the third period. Also, this grape variety needs warmth and sunshine. It appreciates dry and not very fertile soils. Carignan vines can live for more than 100 years. Those that are more than 30 years old produce a better wine. This wine is well coloured. It is generous and powerful at the same time. Pepper, cherry, blackberry, banana, raspberry, almond, prune and violet are some of the aromas that this grape variety gives off.
red wines from the region of Pic-Saint-Loup go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of polish goulash, pasta with lemon and comté cheese or pork tenderloin with onions.
On the nose in the region of Pic-Saint-Loup often reveals types of flavors of cream, citrus or dark chocolate and sometimes also flavors of anise, mushroom or sour cherry. In the mouth in the region of Pic-Saint-Loup is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
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