Château de Lancyre - Languedoc D'ombre et de Lumière blanc 2023
2*Étoiles
Hachette
"Complex and proudly Languedoc"
“Shade for cool nights, sunlight for warm days—a contrast that suits this robust white wine made from Roussanne (80%). We love the brilliance of a nose featuring quince, exotic fruits, and white flowers, and the fullness of a palate that is just as expressive—perfectly round yet lively—with a hint of bitterness that beautifully extends the fruit on the finish.” (Le Guide Hachette 2025).
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Eye
Slightly golden color
Nose
Elegant, with aromas of white flowers, hints of exotic fruits, and a subtle vanilla undertone
Palate
Full-bodied, fresh, and rich; very delicate oak notes; remarkable length
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2026
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy as an aperitif, with sushi, a fillet of John Dory with fennel sauce, foie gras au torchon, Thai shrimp, Pélardons from the Cévennes...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2025 guide): 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable production, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
Following in the footsteps of Bernard Durand—who oversaw the transformation of Pic Saint-Loup from a mixed-farming operation focused on sheep to a recognized quality wine-growing region—his nephew, Régis Valentin, has taken over the technical reins. Without fanfare, this is an estate worth seeking out for its Vieilles Vignes cuvée—powerful yet flavorful—as well as its Clos des Combes and Grande Cuvée. The Cuvée Madame is even more ambitious, and the rosé is consistently delicious.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2025 guide) 2* Stars (Outstanding Wine)
Rated Estate (2025 Guide) Award-Winning Wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the wine:
Shade for cool nights, sunlight for warm days—a contrast that suits this robust white wine made from Roussanne (80%). We love the vibrancy of the nose, with notes of quince, exotic fruits, and white flowers, and the fullness of a palate that’s just as expressive—perfectly round yet lively—with a hint of bitterness that beautifully extends the fruit on the finish. Complex and proudly Languedoc.
About the estate:
Régis Valentin, an oenologist and cellar master, took over the estate in 2001, which had been founded in 1960 by the Durand-Valentin families. He produces wines from 80 hectares of vineyards (in the process of converting to organic farming since 2019) situated on a beautiful terroir of hard limestone and red clay. A sure bet in the Languedoc.
Customer Rating
3.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. PHILIPPE H. Published on March 26, 2026
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Review by Ms. CLAUDINE S. Posted on July 20, 2025
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