La Terrasse d'Elise - IGP Hérault XB 2024
92/100
RVF
"100% Syrah, 100% pleasure! A delicious wine with unbeatable value for the price."
A vibrant vintage that captivates with its intense bouquet of red and black fruits, enhanced by delicate notes of violet, peony, and sweet spices. On the palate, the balance is remarkable: a generous, savory body, supported by lovely freshness and silky tannins that are already perfectly integrated. The juicy, lingering finish prolongs the pleasure with great finesse.
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Eye
Deep purple color
Nose
Smooth and elegant, with aromas of blackcurrants, raspberry coulis, and blueberries, along with notes of mild spices, violets, and black pepper
Palate
Vibrant, crisp, and expressive, with silky tannins and a refreshing finish
Serve
At 15°C
Drink before
2029
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with delicious grilled meats, fine charcuterie, Mediterranean cuisine, tuna carpaccio, beef stew...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2026 guide): 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable offering, 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 work result in single-varietal wines that rank among the very best the Languedoc has to offer.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2026 guide) 92/100
Rated Estate (2027 Guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often blessed with 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 wine:
XB, the Syrah, exhibits the exceptional density characteristic of this vintage and finishes with citrus notes and a delightful mineral acidity.
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 goblet-trained vines 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 appellation regulations, 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.