Domaine de l'Aster - Languedoc Pézenas Le Hussard Noir 2020
3*Étoile
Hachette
“A sunny vintage with irresistible charm!”
“In homage to his grandfather, a schoolteacher (nicknamed the ‘black hussars’ by Charles Péguy), Jacques Bilhac has crafted a great Pézenas—one that is very much… Pézenas—with a distinctive, smoky nose of black fruit, pepper, and Zan. Refined by extended aging (barrel, tank, and bottle), the palate is comfortable, offering a beautiful texture, gently resting on smooth, licorice-tinged tannins. Very caressing, smooth, powerful, but above all elegant—this wine borders on perfection.” (Le Guide Hachette 2026).
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Eye
Purple dress
Nose
Warm, with notes of stone fruit, blackberry, licorice, and spices
Palate
Full-bodied, with very soft tannins, accented by peppery and toasty notes
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
In a carafe, 2 hours before
Drink before
2029
Food and wine pairings
Pair with red meat, saucy and spicy dishes, cheese, and dark chocolate desserts...
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2026 guide) 3*Étoile (Exceptional wine)
Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the wine:
In homage to his grandfather, a schoolteacher (nicknamed the “black hussars” by Charles Péguy), Jacques Bilhac has crafted a great Pézenas, very... Pézenas, with a distinctive, smoky nose of black fruits, pepper, and Zan. Refined through extended aging (barrel, tank, and bottle), the palate is smooth and offers a beautiful texture, resting gently on soft, licorice-tinged tannins. Very caressing, smooth, powerful, but above all elegant—this wine borders on perfection.
About the estate:
Coming from a long line of winemakers, Jacques Bilhac—joined in 2003 by his brother Alex—oversees 30 hectares of vineyards, most of whose grapes he supplies to the cooperative winery. In 2014, the brothers built their own winery and withdrew 7 hectares from the cooperative to produce their own wines.
Customer rating
4.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. FABRICE & MATHIS P. Published on March 5, 2026
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Review by Mr. THOMAS B. Posted on 02/26/2026
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ESTATE PRICE
18
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