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 traditional hungarian goulash, haddock with curry cream or savoyard fondue with ceps.

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

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 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, roast chicken and potatoes or lasagna bolognese express.

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: Grenache

Supple, sun-drenched reds with a deep ruby robe, smooth tannins and moderate acidity, with intense aromas of ripe red fruit (strawberry, raspberry, candied cherry), garrigue (thyme, bay), white pepper, kirsch and soft spice. Ample, warm palate. Absolute pillar of Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, Gigondas, Côtes-du-Rhône, Tavel rosé, Priorat DOQ, Rioja (as Garnacha) and star of naturally sweet wines (Banyuls, Maury, Rasteau). Autochthonous Mediterranean variety from Aragon.

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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.