The Winery Vellas Nicolas of Pic-Saint-Loup of Languedoc-Roussillon

Winery Vellas Nicolas
The winery offers 14 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.6.
It is ranked in the top 13 of the estates of Languedoc-Roussillon.
It is located in Pic-Saint-Loup in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon

The Winery Vellas Nicolas is one of the world's great estates. It offers 14 wines for sale in of Pic-Saint-Loup to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the north of Montpellier, at the heart of Languedoc-Roussillon, lies a magnificent wine gem, the Domaine Vellas Nicolas. Located under the majestic mountain of Pic Saint-Loup, this estate is nestled in a breathtaking landscape, combining the wonders of nature with the art of winemaking. For more than five generations, the Vellas family has passionately and devotedly shaped exceptional terroirs to produce high quality wines. The Domaine Vellas Nicolas spans 60 hectares of vineyards, and its soil of pebbles, basalt, and clay provides ideal conditions for the growth of the region's traditional grapes. Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Cinsault and Carignan harmoniously blend to give birth to wines with the Pic Saint-Loup appellation. The Domaine Vellas Nicolas is recognized for its environmentally respectful viticulture. The use of phytosanitary products is kept to a strict minimum, the soils are naturally tilled and grassed, and the harvest is handpicked. This philosophy of sustainable and eco-responsible work results in wines of great purity and depth of expression. The wines of Domaine Vellas Nicolas are a reflection of their unique terroir. They boast an intense appearance, powerful and complex aromas with spicy and fruity notes. The tannic structure is well balanced, offering a long finish that reveals the typicality of the Pic Saint-Loup. The estate produces several ranges of wines from white, rosé to red, and each of them is the result of an inexhaustible passion for excellence. The wines of Domaine Vellas Nicolas are often celebrated and rewarded for their quality and distinctive character, mirroring the peak that dominates and marks their domain.

Top Winery Vellas Nicolas wines

Looking for the best Winery Vellas Nicolas wines in Pic-Saint-Loup among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Vellas Nicolas wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Vellas Nicolas wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Vellas Nicolas

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Vellas Nicolas

How Winery Vellas Nicolas wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, spicy food or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of barbecued prime rib with coarse salt, daube niçoise or hot asparagus with comté cheese.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Vellas Nicolas

On the nose the red wine of Winery Vellas Nicolas. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, blackberry or pepper and sometimes also flavors of black currant, non oak or earth. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Vellas Nicolas. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Vellas Nicolas

  • 2016With an average score of 3.71/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.62/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.36/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.20/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Vellas Nicolas.

  • Grenache
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Mourvedre
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Carignan
  • Petit Verdot

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.

The top white wines of Winery Vellas Nicolas

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Vellas Nicolas

How Winery Vellas Nicolas wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of vegetarian, poultry or pasta such as recipes of nanie's diced ham quiche, chicken risotto with curry or lasagna with pointed cabbage.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Vellas Nicolas

In the mouth the white wine of Winery Vellas Nicolas. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Vellas Nicolas

  • 2021With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2022With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2023With an average score of 3.90/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Vellas Nicolas.

  • Muscat Blanc
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Clairette
  • Vermentino

Discover the grape variety: Carignan

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.

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Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon blanc

Originally from Bordeaux, Sauvignon, or Sauvignon Blanc, is reputed to be one of the best French grape varieties for white wine. It is a white grape variety, not to be confused with Sauvignon Gris and its pale yellow color, or with Cabernet Sauvignon which produces red wines. Particularly famous thanks to Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc is cultivated as far as New Zealand, where it produces great wines whose reputation is well established.

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