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Domaine des Creisses - Hérault Les Creisses 2021

IGP Hérault|Red wine

4.5/5 (24 customers)

spicy

well-built

character

red meat

game

success

"Guaranteed success"

A complex and deep regional wine on the nose, opening with aromas of spices and red fruits, reminiscent of redcurrants and blackcurrants. A red wine that is dense, fresh, and well-structured on the palate, with a long, spicy finish, full of power and character, supported by silky tannins… Perfect with regional cuisine!

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Estate

Domaine des Creisses

Vintage

Les Creisses

Vintage

2021

Designation

IGP Hérault

Region

Languedoc

Grape varieties

25% Cabernet Sauvignon (25 ans), 40% Syrah (11 à 25 ans), 15% Grenache (20 à 37 ans), 4% Carignan (60 ans), 8% Marselan Alicante (8 ans), 8 % Mourvèdre (25 ans)

Terroirs

A clay-limestone plateau for Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Mourvèdre. Villafranchian terraces, sand, and clay-rich gravel for Grenache and Carignan.

Viticulture

Sustainable: grass cover in every other row, organic amendments

Grape Harvest

At peak ripeness

Winemaking

100% destemmed grapes. Fermented for 20 days at high temperatures.

Livestock farming

16 to 22 months in the tank

Alcohol content

14%

Eye

A beautiful, deep, dark color

Nose

Complex and deep, with aromas of spices and red berries (redcurrants and blackcurrants)

Palate

Rich and full-bodied with intense fruit flavors. Delicate, silky tannins. A spicy finish. A powerful, characterful wine with silky tannins.

Serve

At 16-17°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2028

Food and wine pairings

Pair with red meat, grilled dishes, regional cuisine, stews, game...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2025 guide) 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))

About the estate:

"Les Creisses" refers to the pebbles. Philippe Chesnelong took over this family estate in 1990. He is assisted by his cousin, Louis Mitjaville, whose reputation extends far beyond Saint-Émilion. The "Les-Brunes" cuvée generally emphasizes power, while the "Des Creisses" cuvée, which is more approachable, bursts with flavor. A truly excellent choice.

Customer rating

4.5/5

based on 24 reviews

Review by Mr. Gilles D. Published on December 2, 2023

An unconventional blend of no fewer than six grape varieties, combined with extended aging in oak, yields a voluptuous and defiantly unique cuvée with autumnal hues. Full-bodied, well-rounded tannins provide a silky texture and perfectly support the intensity of flavors—black cherries, red currants, blackcurrants, and blueberries—steeped in a profusion of spices. Earthy, undergrowth, and vanilla notes round out this rich palette. Harmonious on the palate, it is savory, round, and full-bodied, yet also possesses remarkable depth. On the finish, a subtle minerality brings freshness, while the spices ensure a lingering aftertaste. Very promising aging potential. This southern nectar with a Bordeaux accent makes a sensation when paired with a Fleur d'Aubrac rib of beef with herbs, cooked over vine-stump embers, accompanied by a sauté of the latest fresh porcini mushrooms from Lozère. Score = 4.3.