Winery Chemin des RevesPic Saint-Loup 'Gueule de Loup'
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or pasta.
Taste structure of the Pic Saint-Loup 'Gueule de Loup' from the Winery Chemin des Reves
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Pic Saint-Loup 'Gueule de Loup' of Winery Chemin des Reves in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Pic Saint-Loup 'Gueule de Loup' of Winery Chemin des Reves in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices.
Food and wine pairings with Pic Saint-Loup 'Gueule de Loup'
Pairings that work perfectly with Pic Saint-Loup 'Gueule de Loup'
Original food and wine pairings with Pic Saint-Loup 'Gueule de Loup'
The Pic Saint-Loup 'Gueule de Loup' of Winery Chemin des Reves matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of celine's version of moussaka (5th meeting), pasta with vongoles (flat clams) or veal blanquette à l'ancienne.
Details and technical informations about Winery Chemin des Reves's Pic Saint-Loup 'Gueule de Loup'.
Discover the grape variety: Carignan
Intensely coloured and powerful reds with a deep colour, firm tannins and high acidity, on aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, plum, garrigue, pepper, liquorice and balsamic notes. Old vines (>50 years, often centenary) yield exceptional cuvées. A historical pillar of Languedoc-Roussillon blends (Corbières, Minervois, Fitou, Maury) and star of Catalan Priorat under the name Cariñena. Very late-ripening variety from Aragon, also called Mazuelo in Rioja.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Pic Saint-Loup 'Gueule de Loup' from Winery Chemin des Reves are 2017, 2016, 2014, 2015 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery Chemin des Reves
The Winery Chemin des Reves is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Pic-Saint-Loup to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Pic-Saint-Loup
Languedoc flagship AOC north of Montpellier, shaded by its emblematic peak: signature Syrah as king red (≥50%) with Grenache and Mourvèdre — deep robe with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, blueberry, violet, garrigue, liquorice and spices, fine tannins and signature mineral freshness from altitude, long finish. Fresh, moreish rosés as backup. Autonomous AOC since 2017 (~1,200 ha), garrigue limestone terroirs, Mediterranean climate tempered by cool nights.
The wine region of Languedoc-Roussillon
Largest single French vineyard, dominated by sunny, generous reds. Spicy Syrah, candied Grenache (ripe fruit, garrigue), structured Carignan, deep Mourvèdre, supple Cinsault. Stars: structured Corbières, Minervois, Faugères, Saint-Chinian; round Côtes-du-Roussillon. Legendary vins doux naturels: Banyuls and Maury (fortified Grenache) with notes of cocoa, fig, prune.
The word of the wine: Tries (harvest by)
Harvesting in several successive passages to harvest at their optimal concentration the grapes affected by noble rot. They allow the production of great sweet wines.
