Sainte Agnes - 2021 - Ermitage du Pic Saint-Loup - 0,75L

A great red from the Languedoc that combines altitude, freshness, and elegance, emblematic of the refined style of Pic Saint-Loup.

📋 Characteristics

• Appellation: AOP Pic Saint-Loup
• Producer: Ermitage du Pic Saint-Loup
• Cuvée: Sainte Agnès
• Vintage: 2021
• Region: Languedoc, France
• Grape Varieties: Syrah, Grenache, complemented by Mourvèdre or Carignan depending on the year
• Bottle Size: 75 cl

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Deep ruby red with purple highlights
• Nose: Intense and refined, dominated by ripe black fruits (blackberry, black cherry), soft spices, and floral touches (violet, peony)
• Palate: Silky and broad, with velvety tannins, fresh acidity, and beautiful tension. The ripe fruit balances pepper, licorice, and a minerality typical of the limestone soil of Pic Saint-Loup
• Finish: Long and linear, marked by the freshness of the high-altitude terroir, with a slight saline note

🍴 Food Pairings

• 🥩: Herb-roasted lamb, ribeye steak
• 🍲: Beef stew, wild boar ragout
• 🍅: Grilled vegetables, zucchini tarts, tians
• 🧀: Comté, Brie de Meaux, sheep’s milk tomme

🗓 Cellaring Potential

Already harmonious, this wine can evolve with elegance over 6 to 10 years, gaining complexity and finesse.

🌡 Serving Temperature

16–17°C, decanting recommended in the first years.

🏰 About the Domaine

Located at the foot of Pic Saint-Loup, Ermitage du Pic Saint-Loup is run by the Ravaille family, pioneers of high-quality viticulture in the Languedoc. The estate works organically with a demanding and sensitive approach to both vineyard and cellar. Sainte Agnès is the domaine’s flagship cuvée: mineral, fresh, and intense, embodying the altitude and elegance of this unique terroir between garrigue and limestone cliffs.