La Terrasse d'Elise - IGP Hérault Les Hauts de Carol's 2023
92/100
RVF
“An exceptional Cinsault, where delicacy meets absolute harmony”
Les Hauts de Carol's unveils a vibrant bouquet of red berries and rose petals, accented by fresh spices and a hint of oak. On the palate, a dazzling freshness takes center stage, carried by a beautiful balance of spice and tannins, while the finesse of the Cinsault reveals itself in all its splendor. A true marvel!
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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, and a hint of wood
Palate
Fresh on the palate, remarkable finesse, perfect balance, superb floral finish
Serve
At 16°-18°C
Drink before
2032
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
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 (2027 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:
The Cinsault from Les Hauts de Carol's stands out for its liveliness, supported by vibrant fruit.
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.