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Château Puech-Haut - Tête de Bélier Red 2018

Château Puech-Haut - Tête de Bélier rouge 2018

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91-93/100

Robert Parker

93/100

Jeb Dunnuck

Syrah
spicy
ripe fruit
Lamb chops with porcini mushrooms

“How charming!”

“A blend of 70% Grenache (aged in second-use demi-muids), 20% Syrah, 8% Mourvèdre, and 2% Carignan (vinified separately in new 228-liter barrels), the 2018 Languedoc Tête de Bélier red offers lush aromas of blackberries, plums, and black cherries, supported by notes of baking spices and vanilla. It is rich, sumptuous, and full-bodied, with velvety tannins, hints of vanilla, and a lingering sweetness on the finish.” (Wine Advocate 2020 - Joe Czerwinski)

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Estate

Château Puech-Haut

Vintage

Tête de Bélier

Vintage

2018

Designation

Coteaux du Languedoc

Region

Languedoc

Grape varieties

70% Syrah, 20% Grenache, 8% Mourvèdre, 2% Carignan

Terroirs

Clay-limestone soils with rounded pebbles

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape harvest

At optimal maturity

Wine making

Sorted and destemmed harvest, traditional vinification in wooden vats, separate grape varieties, maceration for 35 to 50 days.

Livestock farming

14 months in oak barrels and demi-muids

Alcohol content

15%

Eye

Deep, intense black garnet color

Nose

Focused on aromas of dark fruits (blackcurrant, cherry), evolving into notes of violet, intertwined with hints of spice, pepper, and cloves

Mouth

Full-bodied and aromatic (spices, red and black fruits, toasted bread), supported by ripe tannins, with a balanced, oaky finish

Serve

At 16-17°C

Open

2 hours before in a carafe

Drink before

2028

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Pairs well with a quail terrine with raisins, duck confit with Sarladaise potatoes and porcini mushrooms...

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Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rating (2020 guide) 91-93/100 (Excellent Wine)

Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About wine:

A blend of 60% Grenache (aged in second-use demi-muids), 30% Syrah, 5% Carignan, and 5% Mourvèdre (vinified separately in new 228-liter barrels), the 2018 Languedoc Tête de Bélier red offers lush aromas of blackberries, plums, and black cherries, supported by notes of baking spices and vanilla. It is rich, sumptuous, and full-bodied, with velvety tannins, hints of vanilla, and a lingering sweetness on the finish.

Jancis Robinson

Jancis Robinson

Rated Recommended

Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

Wine rated 93/100

Rated Recommended

Customer rating

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Review by Mr. JACQUES R. Posted on April 24, 2023

This superb wine offers perfectly integrated aromas with no flaws. This cuvée consistently delivers high quality.

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Review by Mr. JAMES C. Posted on July 19, 2022

Consistently good.

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Review by Mr. THIERRY M. Posted on June 6, 2022

One of the must-see attractions in this region—I never miss a chance to stop by the estate whenever I’m back there.

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Review by Eric L. Posted on January 7, 2022

Perfect as always

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Review by Ms. DOMINIQUE B. Posted on April 1, 2021

Excellent! Full-bodied, with lots of character.

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