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La Terrasse d'Elise - IGP Hérault Le Pigeonnier 2023
La Terrasse d'Elise - IGP Hérault Le Pigeonnier 2023

La Terrasse d'Elise - IGP Hérault Le Pigeonnier 2023

IGP Hérault|Red wine

94/100

RVF

(2022 Vintage Notes)
Carignan
exceptional
garrigue
flexible

"A true model of elegance and finesse, this 100% Carignan"

With its sensual style, Le Pigeonnier reveals superb aromatic purity, featuring red and black fruits combined with notes of garrigue. On the palate, it is supple, with a rich and juicy tannic structure. A true marvel!

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Estate

Domaine La Terrasse d'Elise

Vintage

Le Pigeonnier

Vintage

2023

Designation

IGP Hérault

Region

Languedoc

Grape Varieties

100% Carignan

Regions

Soils composed of clay, rounded pebbles, and limestone scree

Viticulture

Sustainable, based on the principles of organic and biodynamic farming

Grape Harvest

Hand-picked, at optimal ripeness

Wine Production

Traditional and meticulous, using indigenous yeasts, with very little extraction

Livestock Farming

12 months in barrels

Alcohol content

15%

Eye

Vibrant ruby color

Nose

Superb aromatic purity, with notes of red and black berries, spices, and garrigue, and a hint of oak

Palate

Smooth and juicy, with silky tannins and a long finish

Serve

At 17°-18°C

Drink before

2033+

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with veal sweetbreads, a leek emulsion, veal shank with carrots, bull tartare with capers, Parmesan...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2026 guide): 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable production, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)

About the estate:

Since 1998, Xavier Braujou has built a fine reputation with his estate located north of Montpellier, near Aniane. Production is limited, unfortunately, but it’s one of those cherished spots that people pass along by word of mouth. You can enjoy truly great wines there, such as the three reds tasted this year. Old vines, minimal yields, and meticulous craftsmanship result in single-varietal wines that rank among the very best the Languedoc has to offer.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2025 guide) 94/100 (2022 vintage)

Rated estate (2027 guide): 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)

About the estate:

The son of a winemaker, Xavier Braujou has built his own estate, divided between Aniane and Saint-Jean-de-Fos. This solitary and determined artisan winemaker, a former lumberjack, crafts wines of great character—the result of immense effort on old vines trained in the goblet style with very low yields (20 hl/ha on average). His guiding principle can be summed up in two words: finesse and freshness. Unbound by the constraints of the appellation, he has always produced single-varietal wines and blends his different terroirs. Extraction is very gentle, and aging is prolonged; the wines never come into contact with new oak.

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