La Terrasse d'Elise - IGP Hérault Les Hauts de Carol's 2022
95/100
RVF
93/100
Bettane & Desseauve
“An exceptional Cinsault, where delicacy meets perfect harmony”
Les Hauts de Carol's unveils a vibrant bouquet of red berries and rose petals, enhanced by fresh spices and a hint of oak. On the palate, a striking freshness takes center stage, supported by a beautiful balance of spice and tannins, while the finesse of the Cinsault shines through in all its glory. A true delight!
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Eye
Vibrant ruby color
Nose
An explosion of red berry aromas, such as crushed strawberries and juicy raspberries, with notes of rose petals and sweet spices
Palate
Fresh on the palate, remarkable finesse, perfect balance, superb floral finish
Serve
At 16°-18°C
Drink before
2029
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with chicken curry, veal chops with thyme, bruschetta, red meat in a mushroom sauce, small game, grilled vegetables, or truffle Brie...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2026 guide) 93/100 (2021 vintage)
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) 95/100 (2021 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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