Héritage du Pic Saint-Loup - Tour de Pierres 2022 - Ermitage du Pic Saint-Loup - 0,75L

An expressive and balanced Languedoc red that showcases the full typicity of the Pic Saint-Loup terroir.

📋 Characteristics

• Appellation: AOP Pic Saint-Loup
• Producer: Ermitage du Pic Saint-Loup
• Vintage: 2022
• Grape Varieties: Typical blend of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre
• Region: Languedoc, France
• Ageing: In concrete vats and barrels to preserve freshness and complexity
• Appearance: Deep garnet red with violet highlights

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Nose: Expressive and intense, with notes of ripe black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry, plum), garrigue herbs, a touch of spice and a subtle smokiness
• Palate: Ample and silky, with fine tannins and a lovely acidity that brings freshness and balance. Flavours of black fruits, black olive, pepper and liquorice typical of the Pic Saint-Loup terroir
• Finish: Long and elegant, with a subtle minerality and a lingering garrigue note

🍴 Food Pairings

🥩 Ribeye steak, grilled entrecôte, duck breast
🍲 Lamb tagine, Provençal-style beef stew
🧀 Tomme des Pyrénées, Pélardon, aged Comté
🌶 Artisan charcuterie, sautéed mushrooms with garlic

🗓 Cellaring Potential

This Tour de Pierres 2022 can be enjoyed now for its freshness and aromatic intensity, or cellared for 5 to 8 years to develop more complexity and softness.

🌡 Serving Temperature

16-18°C, with a light aeration to reveal its full aromatic richness.

🏰 About the Domaine

Ermitage du Pic Saint-Loup is an emblematic estate of the appellation, known for wines that combine finesse, structure and terroir expression. Practising organic farming, the domaine is dedicated to producing authentic and elegant cuvées that reflect the Mediterranean climate and the mineral richness of Pic Saint-Loup.