Domaine de la Grange des Pères - 1995 - 0,75L

A legendary Languedoc wine, rich and complex, revealing all the elegance of its terroir with a fascinating evolution.

📋 Characteristics

• Appellation: Vin de Pays de l’Hérault
• Estate: Domaine de la Grange des Pères
• Vintage: 1995
• Grape Varieties: Blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre
• Region: Languedoc, France
• Ageing: In oak barrels for 12 to 18 months, adding depth and complexity
• Appearance: Deep red with evolved hues, reflecting its maturity

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Nose: Expressive and complex, revealing aromas of ripe black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant), spicy and herbal notes (pepper, garrigue), along with touches of leather, forest floor, and truffle. A subtle minerality completes this refined ensemble
• Palate: Rich and velvety, with smooth, perfectly integrated tannins. The attack is broad and generous, unveiling a beautiful aromatic complexity blending prune, dark chocolate, and earthy notes
• Finish: Long and persistent, marked by nuances of tobacco, cocoa, and elegant minerality

🍴 Food Pairings

• 🦌: Wild boar stew, duck breast with figs, beef bourguignon
• 🍲: Spiced lamb tagine, osso buco, Provençal daube
• 🍄: Porcini risotto, poultry with morels
• 🧀: Roquefort, ewe’s milk tomme, 36-month Comté

🗓 Cellaring Potential

This Domaine de la Grange des Pères 1995 is at its peak, offering a perfect expression of its terroir. It can still be cellared for 5 to 10 years, during which it will continue to develop more evolved tertiary aromas.

🌡 Serving Temperature

16–18 °C, ideally after 1 to 2 hours decanting to fully reveal its aromatic richness.

🏰 About Domaine de la Grange des Pères

Founded by Laurent Vaillé, Domaine de la Grange des Pères is a legend of the Languedoc, producing wines of remarkable concentration and elegance. Working with an artisanal approach and total respect for the terroir, this estate has established itself among France’s greatest wines, rivaling the most prestigious appellations of Bordeaux and Burgundy.