Winery Chemin des RevesPic Saint-Loup 'Loup L'Optimiste'
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 'Loup L'Optimiste' from the Winery Chemin des Reves
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Pic Saint-Loup 'Loup L'Optimiste' 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 'Loup L'Optimiste' of Winery Chemin des Reves in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon often reveals types of flavors of plum, non oak or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Pic Saint-Loup 'Loup L'Optimiste'
Pairings that work perfectly with Pic Saint-Loup 'Loup L'Optimiste'
Original food and wine pairings with Pic Saint-Loup 'Loup L'Optimiste'
The Pic Saint-Loup 'Loup L'Optimiste' of Winery Chemin des Reves matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of oxtail confit in red wine, chinese chicken soup or very soft beef bourguignon.
Details and technical informations about Winery Chemin des Reves's Pic Saint-Loup 'Loup L'Optimiste'.
Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre
Powerful, deep reds with firm tannins and dense texture, showing aromas of blackberry, leather, garrigue, black pepper, liquorice and animal notes (game, forest floor) with age. Star of Bandol AOC as a single variety and pillar of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas and Costières blends. Also in GSM in Languedoc and Australia. A late-ripening variety of Spanish origin (Mataró/Monastrell).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Pic Saint-Loup 'Loup L'Optimiste' from Winery Chemin des Reves are 2016, 2018, 2017
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: Castle
A term often used to designate wineries, even if they do not have a real castle.
