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Domaine de l'Aster - Languedoc, Pézenas: Walking Up the Cobblestone Path, 2019

Domaine de l'Aster - Languedoc Pézenas En montant la calade 2019

Languedoc|Red wine

3.5/5 (13 customers)

3*Coup de Coeur

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“La Calade? That’s the name given in the South to a sloping, cobblestone street—like the one Jacques Bilhac used to walk down on his way to school. It has earned him a second “ Favorite ” award, following the one he received for the 2015 vintage. Don’t be put off by the reserved nose, with notes of blackcurrant and licorice: the fruit and garrigue come to the fore in an intense, refined, caressing, and fresh palate, supported by firm, finely sculpted tannins. Classy and with excellent aging potential.”(Le Guide Hachette 2023)

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Estate

Domaine de l'Aster

Vintage

En montant la calade

Vintage

2019

Designation

Languedoc

Region

Languedoc

Grape Varieties

63% Grenache noir, 30% Syrah, 7% Carignan

Regions

Shale, Villafranchian basaltic scree, Miocene, clay-limestone

Viticulture

Sustainable, HVE (High Environmental Value)

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Destemming, fermentation by terroir and grape variety, 2-week fermentation, pumping over and racking, temperature-controlled fermentation

Livestock Farming

Exclusively in tanks

Alcohol content

14,5%

Nose

Fruity, with notes of blackcurrant and licorice, along with floral and garrigue notes

Palate

Elegant and refined, with firm tannins and lovely intensity. Peppery notes and a lingering finish.

Serve

At 16-18°C

Open

1 to 2 hours in a carafe

Drink before

2030

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with red meat, dishes served with sauce, cheese...

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Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (2023 guide) 3* "Coup de Coeur " (Exceptional Wine)

Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the wine:

La Calade? That’s the name given in the South to a sloping, cobblestone street—like the one Jacques Bilhac used to walk down on his way to school. It has earned him a second “ Favorite ” award, following the one he received for the 2015 vintage. Don’t be put off by the reserved nose, with notes of blackcurrant and licorice: the fruit and garrigue come to the fore in an intense, refined, caressing, and fresh palate, supported by firm, finely sculpted tannins. Classy and with excellent aging potential.

About the estate:

Coming from a long line of winemakers, Jacques Bilhac—joined in 2003 by his brother Alex—manages 30 hectares of vineyards, the majority 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

3.5/5

based on 13 reviews

Review by Mr. FABIEN L. Published on August 31, 2025

14.5 euros for a wine that, while not the finest in the world, is full-bodied, rich, and flawless. A must-try!