The best wines of Pic-Saint-Loup

Discover the best wines of Pic-Saint-Loup of Languedoc-Roussillon as well as the best winemakers of Pic-Saint-Loup and estates of Pic-Saint-Loup to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Pic-Saint-Loup and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Top wines of Pic-Saint-Loup by region

Looking for a good wine of Pic-Saint-Loup of Languedoc-Roussillon among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Pic-Saint-Loup. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Pic-Saint-Loup with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Pic-Saint-Loup

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Pic-Saint-Loup

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 fondue vigneronne au vin rouge, smoked salmon pasta gratin or wiener schnitzel or viennese schnitzel.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Pic-Saint-Loup

On the nose the red wine of the region of Pic-Saint-Loup. often reveals types of flavors of cream, citrus or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, cigar or black raspberry. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Pic-Saint-Loup. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Pic-Saint-Loup

  • 2019With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.12/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.11/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.09/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.06/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Pic-Saint-Loup

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Mourvedre
  • Cinsault

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Pic-Saint-Loup

A wine route planned in the region of Pic-Saint-Loup? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Pic-Saint-Loup.

Discovering the wine region of Pic-Saint-Loup

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.

Great white wines of Pic-Saint-Loup

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Pic-Saint-Loup

White wines from the region of Pic-Saint-Loup go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of pasta with tuna, garlic and lemon cream, quiche with leeks and fresh salmon from flo or sophie's tuna cake.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Pic-Saint-Loup

On the nose the white wine of the region of Pic-Saint-Loup. often reveals types of flavors of citrus fruit, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of non oak, white peach or apricot. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Pic-Saint-Loup. is a powerful.

The best vintages in white wine of Pic-Saint-Loup

  • 2019With an average score of 4.02/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.94/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.80/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Pic-Saint-Loup

  • Roussanne
  • Marsanne
  • Viognier
  • Clairette
  • Grenache Gris
  • Grenache Blanc

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Pic-Saint-Loup

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Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.

Great pink wines of Pic-Saint-Loup

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Pic-Saint-Loup

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 spaghetti with shrimp and cream, quiche without eggs or brioche shuttles.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Pic-Saint-Loup

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Pic-Saint-Loup. often reveals types of flavors of earth, cherry or floral and sometimes also flavors of rosemary, oak or vegetal. In the mouth the pink wine of the region of Pic-Saint-Loup. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in pink wine of Pic-Saint-Loup

  • 2017With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.82/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.72/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.69/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.64/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Pic-Saint-Loup

  • Grenache
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cinsault
  • Mourvedre
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Pic-Saint-Loup

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Discover the grape variety: Grenache

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.

Great sweet wines of Pic-Saint-Loup

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Pic-Saint-Loup

Sweet wines from the region of Pic-Saint-Loup go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Pic-Saint-Loup

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Pic-Saint-Loup. often reveals types of flavors of spices.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Pic-Saint-Loup

  • 2015With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.80/5

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Pic-Saint-Loup

A wine route planned in the region of Pic-Saint-Loup? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sweet wine of Pic-Saint-Loup.

    The word of the wine: Metis (grape variety)

    A grape variety resulting from the crossing of two varieties of the same species. For example, pinotage (a South African grape variety) is the result of crossing pinot noir and cinsault.

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