Château de Cazeneuve - Pic Saint-Loup Les Calcaires 2020
1*Étoile
Hachette
92/100
Bettane & Desseauve
91/100
Decanter
"A great introduction"
This typical Languedoc blend transports us to the scents of the garrigue, enhanced by notes of sweet spices and generous red fruits. The wine is built around a perfectly balanced structure, notably with a pleasant freshness and controlled structure. A gentle invitation to travel...
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Eye
Dark garnet color
Nose
Aromas of red fruits (blackcurrant, cherry, raspberry, strawberry), notes of garrigue (thyme) and sweet spices (cinnamon, licorice).
Mouth
Beautiful depth, perfectly balanced substance with a lovely freshness.
Serve
At 16-17°C
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with duck with olives, roast beef en croûte, or sheep's milk tomme cheese...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 92/100 (2019 vintage)
Winery rated 2 stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
Château de Cazeneuve is an old building dating back to the 9th century. The vineyards, which fell into disuse at the beginning of the 20th century, were taken over by André Leenhardt, who cultivates 25 hectares in the Pic Saint-Loup area. André produces some lovely white wines. The good news is that the small 2017 Les Calcaires cuvée heralds a shift towards wines that are dense, energetic, and refined. This highly successful wine perfectly expresses the minerality that this type of soil brings to the classic Languedoc grape varieties. We were very impressed.
Decanter
Wine rated 91/100 (2019 vintage)
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated wine (2022 guide) 1*Star (2019 vintage) (Very successful wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
The Château de Cazeneuve, an old 9th-century building, stands at the heart of the estate purchased by André Leenhardt in 1988 after completing his studies in agronomy. Replanting, leaving the cooperative, converting to organic farming (certified in 2010): André Leenhardt is now one of the iconic winemakers of Pic Saint-Loup, at the head of a beautiful 35-hectare vineyard on clay-limestone soil.
Customer rating
3.9/5
based on 8 reviews
Note and opinion by Mr. JEAN-MICHEL P. Published on 08/15/2023
A juicy wine with well-integrated tannins! Fruit and spices with some more complex animal notes.
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Review and opinion by Mr. MATHIEU W. Published on 12/11/2022
On the nose: stable, leather, animal, dark fruit, and some roasted coffee beans. On the palate: dark fruit, bay leaf, green stems, spiciness, but also that stable again. I was actually expecting a bit more sun-dried fruit and some garrigue, but that's practically absent. Fine tannins and acids that provide grip and tension. Medium body and ditto finish. I had expected a bit more. Nevertheless, a wine with its own character and substance. But I've had better Cazeneuves in my glass. Score: 16/20
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Note and opinion by Mr. ALEXANDRE B. Published on 12/29/2025
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Review and opinion by Ms. LOUISE MARIE B. Published on 04/20/2024
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Note and opinion by Mr. ERIC E. Published on 07/01/2023
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Note and opinion by Mr. GAETAN D. Published on January 7, 2023
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Review and opinion by Mr. BENOIT A. Published on 11/23/2022
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