La Croix Gratiot - IGP Hérault Rouge Cerise 2024
89/100
RVF
"A burst of fruit—a casual wine perfect for any occasion!"
“Rouge Cerise is a delicious, mouth-watering treat that makes us stop at Croix Gratiot, the only Picpoul de Pinet estate in our guide... For now.” (The RVF Guide 2026). Here, the fruit really shines!
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Eye
A beautiful ruby color with purple highlights
Nose
Powerful and alluring, with aromas of ripe fruits such as morello cherries and hints of licorice root
Palate
Rich and smooth, with plenty of fruit, a lovely finish, a hint of spice, and refreshing acidity, with delicate tannins
Serve
Slightly cool at 15°C
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairings
Perfect for festive cocktail parties or dinner parties, with grilled meats and chocolate desserts...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2026 guide) 1*Star (A high-quality, recommendable wine that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
This 35-hectare estate in Montagnac is known for its Picpoul de Pinet. Yves and his daughter Anaïs run it using biodynamic methods and are experimenting with new containers, including terracotta, ceramic, and stoneware dolias. Don’t miss Bréchallune, a Picpoul aged slowly on its lees that deviates from the appellation’s classic style, or Le Chant des Dolia, a stunning Languedoc that far exceeds the standard of this regional appellation.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
Originally focused on melon cultivation and supplying grapes to a cooperative winery, the estate took a major turn in 2004 with the creation of its own winemaking facility. In 2009, Anaïs Ricôme joined her father Yves at the helm of a 35-hectare organic vineyard, launched a new wine line, and expanded sales.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2026 guide) 89/100
Rated estate (2026 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
Rouge Cerise is a delicious, mouthwatering treat that makes us stop at Croix Gratiot, the only Picpoul de Pinet estate in our guide... For now.
About the estate:
Anaïs Ricôme is the leading name in Picpoul de Pinet, producing wines of great purity from this beautiful clay-limestone terroir. The appellation is home to some of the Languedoc’s finest white wines, characterized by the influence of the sea breezes—clean and briny—and made from the Picpoul grape variety. After studying viticulture and oenology and gaining experience at a New Zealand vineyard, her father, Yves, offered her the opportunity to take over this estate near Marseillan. Shortly after settling in, she made some drastic decisions: reducing the vineyard’s size to better control quality, converting the estate to organic farming, and adopting certain biodynamic practices. Aging is very light, with a focus on stainless steel, stoneware, and old oak casks. The result is brilliant, expressive, and energetic wines of great precision. Quality is once again the hallmark.
Customer rating
3.8/5
based on 4 reviews
Review by Mr. PIERRE B. Posted on January 4, 2026
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