Domaine Le Conte des Floris Languedoc Pézenas - Villafranchien 2020
91/100
RVF
91/100
Bettane & Desseauve
"Great energy!"
"The Grenache character is distinct; the wine is generous in its aromatic expression, with a rounded finish and just the right amount of freshness to enliven it." (The Bettane + Desseauve Guide)
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Eye
Deep garnet red
Nose
Opens up quickly upon aeration with a blend of crisp red berries and a hint of spice
Palate
Generous and delicate, with notes of strawberry and licorice, lovely minerality, and a long finish
Serve
Decant at 18°C
Open
To be decanted
Food and wine pairings
Pair with beef stew with olives, a red mullet salad with herbs, pork tenderloin stuffed with prunes, or duck legs confit with mild spices...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2023 guide) 91/100
Rated estate (2018 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the wine:
The Grenache character is distinct; the wine is rich in aromatic expression, with a rounded finish and just the right amount of freshness to enliven it.
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 (2023 guide) 91/100
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:
Villafranchien displays its characteristic floral character, with lovely notes of red rose and a beautiful hint of wild strawberry. It’s a real charmer on the nose, though the tannins will benefit from a few more years to mellow.
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.