COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Carignan
PRODUCER
Domaine Haut-Lirou
REGION
Languedoc-Roussillon
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine Haut-Lirou's Pic Saint-Loup 2020 is a red wine from the Languedoc-Roussillon region, specifically the Pic Saint-Loup appellation. This fifth-generation family estate, established in 1848, is one of the largest in the appellation. The wine's character is shaped by the unique terroir of Pic Saint-Loup, which features limestone soils and a cooler climate, contributing to its elegance and finesse. The blend primarily consists of Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre, with a touch of Carignan in some cuvées.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
€23
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Estate has been family-run for 5 generations.
Fact 02
One of the largest estates in Pic Saint-Loup.
Fact 03
Wines often compared to Northern Rhône Syrah.
Fact 04
Vineyards sit at altitudes of 250-300 meters.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Domaine Haut-Lirou employs traditional winemaking techniques. Grapes are destemmed, and some are crushed while others undergo semi-carbonic maceration. Fermentation takes place in concrete vats with natural yeasts, utilizing pumping over and punching down for extraction at controlled temperatures. Maceration can last from two to four weeks. The wine is then aged for approximately 12 months, either in large wooden casks (foudres), stainless steel vats with a portion in French oak barrels, or entirely in French oak barrels, followed by time in stainless steel tanks. Viticultural practices include short pruning, soil aeration, leaf thinning, and the use of natural manure, with some cuvées being organically farmed.
