L'Héritage du Pic Saint Loup - Languedoc Sainte-Agnès blanc 2023
91/100
RVF
90/100
Jeb Dunnuck
"A delicious white wine that's sure to delight you!"
“The 2023 Sainte-Agnès white wine is fresh, crisp, and mouthwatering. You’ll want more.” (Le Guide RVF 2025) It pairs perfectly with poultry or fish in sauce.
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Eye
Lemon-yellow dress with green highlights
Nose
Expressive and complex, with notes of flowers, dried fruit, cranberry, and stone fruit (peach)
Palate
Crisp, lively, and well-balanced, with good length; the finish has a hint of the sea and notes of almonds
Serve
At 12-13°C
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy as an aperitif, with grilled fish, trout with almonds, poultry in sauce, soft cheeses…
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2026 guide) 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable vintage, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
The three Ravaille brothers—Jean-Marc, Pierre, and Xavier—are as much at home on Pic Saint-Loup as the three fish depicted on the labels are in the water. They had to change the estate’s historic name, L’Ermitage du Pic Saint-Loup, to avoid competing with the well-known Rhône appellation. The red Sainte-Agnès blends the four main Languedoc grape varieties, while the white is half Roussanne. The transition to biodynamics has been underway for several years. Sainte-Agnès consistently stands as the archetype of Pic Saint-Loup reds.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
This renowned estate (45 hectares), formerly known as Ermitage du Pic Saint-Loup, lies at the foot of the Pic Saint-Loup. It is farmed organically and biodynamically by the Ravaille brothers.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2025 guide) 91/100
Rated estate (2026 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the wine:
The 2023 Sainte-Agnès white is fresh, crisp, and mouthwatering. It leaves you wanting more.
About the estate:
L'Héritage du Pic-Saint-Loup is a historic vineyard located on the grounds of the former convent of Château de Montferrand. It was in the 12th century that the first winegrowers began cultivating these vineyards. This jewel of the appellation, nestled directly against the Pic, is now run by the Ravaille family, to whom we owe, in particular, the introduction of Syrah, which is now the dominant grape variety in the appellation. The latest generation—Xavier, Pierre, and Jean-Marc—decided in 1992 to leave the cooperative to vinify these beautiful high-altitude vineyards. Rigorous standards in the vineyard, precision in expression, and controlled power are the hallmarks of the estate’s current production, making it a benchmark within the appellation.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2025 guide) 90/100
About the wine:
Notes of candied lemon zest and orange, a hint of lemonade, and a subtle hint of gingerbread emerge from the delicately salty Languedoc Cuvée Sainte Agnès Blanc 2023 (a blend of Roussanne, Grenache Blanc and Gris, and Clairette, vinified and aged in large oak barrels) before gently evolving into an orange wine profile, with subtle oxidative notes, a hint of bitterness, and a delicately phenolic finish. Balanced and long on the palate, this is a well-structured wine to accompany meals, though it is maturing slightly faster than expected. It may not appeal to everyone, but it will delight those who dare to serve it with roast chicken accompanied by a cream sauce. Best enjoyed between 2025 and 2029.
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