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Domaine de l'Aster - Languedoc Pézenas Le Hussard Noir 2020

Languedoc Pézenas|Red wine

3.6/5 (5 customers)

3*Étoile

Hachette

powerful

smooth

black fruits

smoked

"A sun-kissed 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… Pézenas—with a distinctive, smoky nose of black fruits, pepper, and Zan. Refined through extended aging (in barrel, tank, and bottle), the palate is smooth and offers a beautiful texture, resting gently on velvety, licorice-tinged tannins. Very caressing, smooth, powerful, but above all elegant—this wine borders on perfection.” (Le Guide Hachette 2026).

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Estate

Domaine de l'Aster

Vintage

Le Hussard Noir

Vintage

2020

Designation

Languedoc Pézenas

Region

Languedoc

Grape Varieties

60% Mourvèdre, 20% Syrah, 20% Grenache Noir

Regions

Basalt, Devonian dolomite, shale, and Villafranchian

Viticulture

Sustainable, HVE (High Environmental Value)

Grape Harvest

At optimal maturity

Wine Production

Traditional, temperature-controlled fermentation (25°C)

Livestock Farming

12 months in French oak barrels

Alcohol content

14.5%

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 beforehand

Drink before

2029

Food and Wine Pairings

Best enjoyed with red meats, dishes with sauce or spicy dishes, cheeses, and dark chocolate desserts...

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Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (2026 guide) 3*Étoile (Exceptional wine)

Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from 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, one that is very... Pézenas, with a distinctive, smoky nose of black fruits, pepper, and Zan. Refined through extended aging (in barrel, tank, and bottle), the palate is smooth and offers a beautiful texture, gently resting 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—manages 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

3.6/5

based on 5 reviews

Review and comment by Mr. ADRIEN M. Published on August 16, 2026

Very ripe fruit, subtle spices, very dense and concentrated; a wine perfect for pairing with food thanks to its beautiful balance.