La Terrasse d'Elise - IGP Hérault Le Pigeonnier 2023
94/100
RVF
"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 offers a supple texture within a rich, juicy tannic structure. A true marvel!
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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
Enjoy it with veal sweetbreads, a leek emulsion, veal shank with carrots, bull tartare with capers, Parmesan...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2026 guide) 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable vintage, 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 unfortunately limited, but it is one of those cherished spots that people pass along by word of mouth. Here, one can enjoy truly exceptional wines, such as the three reds tasted this year. Old vines, minimal yields, and meticulous work result in varietal wines that rank among the very best of Languedoc.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2025 Guide) 94/100 (2022 Vintage)
Rated estate (2026 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 been building his estate since 1998, which spans Aniane and Saint-Jean-de-Fos. This solitary and determined artisan winemaker, a former lumberjack, crafts wines of great character, the result of immense labor on old goblet-trained vines with very low yields, averaging around 20 hl/ha. His guiding principle can be summed up in two words: finesse and freshness. Far from the constraints of the appellation, he has always worked with single-varietal wines and blends his different terroirs. Extraction is very gentle, aging is long, and the wines never see new oak. A hidden gem and essential destination, prized by discerning wine lovers and top sommeliers alike. The exceptional quality observed over several vintages leads us to award him the second star without hesitation.
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