Domaine Le Conte des Floris Languedoc Pézenas - Homo Habilis 2017
93/100
RVF
"The estate's 'premium' vintage—one of the great wines of the Languedoc!"
“Homo Habilis opens delicately with aromas of juniper berries, incense, and dried roses. On the palate, it offers notes of blackberry and thyme, with well-integrated tannins and a fresh finish.” (Le Guide RVF 2022).
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Eye
Deep garnet color
Nose
On the palate, notes of dark fruit and mild spices such as cinnamon and licorice
Palate
A smooth attack, a full-bodied texture, and a finish with character
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
2 hours beforehand, in a carafe
Guard
8 to 10 years old
Food and wine pairings
Perfect with a lamb fillet served with eggplant caviar and tapenade cream, a red mullet fillet with Provençal herbs and barigoule-style artichokes, or pan-seared foie gras...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2018 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
Catherine and Daniel Le Conte des Floris have established themselves in the Pézenas region. Their whites, remarkable for their depth, demonstrate the appeal of White Carignan and show just how much its widespread uprooting in Languedoc was a mistake. The region’s most discerning winemakers are beginning to replant it, a sign of the times. The range of red wines is defined by the terroirs from which they originate: Carboniferous, basalt, and Villafranchian. Among the whites, Lune Blanche is one of the most original wines in Languedoc thanks to its blend of White Carignan. When paired with Roussanne, it becomes Lune-Rousse, and later with Marsanne. The Villafranchian Grenache and the Syrah grown on Carboniferous schist offer elegance and are easy to drink.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2022 guide) 93/100
Rated estate (2018 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
Homo Habilis opens delicately with aromas of juniper berries, incense, and dried roses. On the palate, it offers notes of blackberry and thyme, with well-integrated tannins and a fresh finish.
About the estate:
It was in the year 2000 that Daniel Le Conte des Floris, a former journalist, took the plunge by founding this small and exciting estate in Pézenas. His training in Burgundy is evident in his appreciation for the nuances of different terroirs, his delicate approach to barrel aging, and, ultimately, in wines that emphasize aromatic complexity and freshness. Word of mouth has made the whites the stars of the Languedoc, pioneers in their intense, precise, and rich style, with a preserved liveliness. As for the reds, in a refined style, there is a beautiful trilogy exploring the nuances of the terroir with the Villafranchien (Grenache), Carbonifère (Syrah), and Basaltique cuvées—wines that sometimes need a year or two of aging to truly come into their own.
Customer rating
4/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. ROMAIN V. Published on July 16, 2025
Drank it in 2025 with lamb. A superb bottle
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Review by Mr. JACQUES R. Published on March 20, 2025
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