Château Puech-Haut - Languedoc Tête de Bélier rouge 2021
92/100
Jeb Dunnuck
92/100
James Suckling
17,5/20
Jancis Robinson
“A timeless classic that never gets old, perfect for lovers of fine Languedoc wines”
This intense, concentrated wine, based on Syrah (70%), offers generous aromas of black and red fruits, intertwined with spices and woody notes. With its rich, full-bodied texture, this wine is the perfect accompaniment to a rack of lamb with porcini mushrooms.
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Eye
A deep, intense black-garnet color
Nose
Focused on aromas of dark berries (blackcurrant, cherry), evolving into notes of violet, intertwined with hints of spice, pepper, and cloves
Palate
Full-bodied and aromatic, with ripe tannins, and a balanced, oaky finish
Serve
At 16-17°C
Open
2 hours in advance in a carafe
Drink before
2031
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with a quail terrine with raisins, duck confit with Sarladaise potatoes and porcini mushrooms, game dishes...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2024 guide) 17,5/20
Rated: Recommended
About the wine:
It smells of plum jam and tastes of raspberries. Remarkable intensity, concentration, smoothness, and power—almost closer to port than to wine. Coffee, dark chocolate, Amarena cherries. The tannins are so brilliant and well-integrated that they seem to have transformed into ganache. There is absolutely no restraint in this wine.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
An intense, dense, textured, and concentrated red wine with aromas of blackberry, bark, dried herbs, grilled meat, and spices. It is full-bodied with silky tannins. The creamy texture is very dense. Plenty of fruit and spice on the palate, with a lively and energetic finish. Ready to drink now or for aging.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2024 guide) 92/100
Rated: Recommended
About the wine:
A bit pricier, the 2021 Languedoc Tête De Bélier is made from Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Carignan, all aged in oak barrels. It clearly offers another level of richness and depth, with impressive notes of dark raspberry, blackberry, spicy oak, leather, and smoke that develop over time in the glass. Medium-bodied on the palate, it displays good depth in the mid-palate, ripe yet firm tannins, remarkable balance, and an excellent finish. It needs a year of bottle aging, but this is a rock-solid and undeniably successful 2021 that will shine through 2031.
Customer rating
4.6/5
based on 9 reviews
Review by Mr. MICHEL V. Posted on 02/13/2025
I love this wine—it has never disappointed me, whether red or white.
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