Château de Cazeneuve - Pic Saint-Loup Les Calcaires 2020
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Hachette
92/100
Bettane & Desseauve
91/100
Decanter
"A great introduction"
This quintessentially Languedoc blend transports us to the scents of the garrigue, enhanced by notes of mild spices and generous red fruits. The wine is built around a well-balanced body, characterized by a pleasant freshness and a controlled structure. A gentle invitation to travel...
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Eye
Dark garnet color
Nose
Aromas of red berries (blackcurrant, cherry, raspberry, strawberry), with hints of garrigue (thyme) and mild spices (cinnamon, licorice)
Palate
Good depth, well-balanced body with a lovely freshness
Serve
At 16-17°C
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with duck with olives, roast beef in a crust, or even sheep’s milk tomme…
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 92/100 (2019 vintage)
Rated 2 stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
The Château de Cazeneuve is an old estate whose origins date back to the 9th century. The vineyards, which had fallen into disuse at the beginning of the 20th century, were revived by André Leenhardt, who cultivates 25 hectares in the Pic Saint-Loup region. André produces lovely white wines. Good news: the small-batch 2017 “Les-Calcaires” vintage signals a shift for the estate toward wines that are at once dense, energetic, and refined. Highly successful, it is a perfect expression of the minerality that this type of soil brings to the classic Languedoc grape varieties. We were thoroughly impressed.
Decanter
Wine rated 91/100 (2019 vintage)
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated wine (2022 guide) 1*Star (2019 vintage) (A very successful wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from 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 he completed his studies in agronomy. Through replanting, leaving the cooperative, and converting to organic farming (certified in 2010), André Leenhardt is now one of the iconic winemakers of Pic Saint-Loup, at the helm of a beautiful 35-hectare vineyard on clay-limestone soils.
Customer rating
3.9/5
based on 8 reviews
Review by Mr. JEAN-MICHEL P. Published on August 15, 2023
A juicy wine with well-integrated tannins! Fruit and spices, with a few more complex, animal-like notes.
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Review by Mr. MATHIEU W. Published on 12/11/2022
On the nose: barn, leather, animal notes, dark fruit, and a hint of roasted coffee beans. On the palate: dark fruit, bay leaf, green stems, spiciness, but that barn note again. I was actually expecting a bit more sun-kissed fruit and some garrigue, but those elements are practically absent. Fine tannins and acidity provide structure and tension. Medium body and a similarly medium finish. I had expected a bit more from it. Nevertheless, it’s a wine with its own character and substance. However, I’ve had better Cazeneuves in my glass. Score: 16/20
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Review by Mr. ALEXANDRE B. Published on 12/29/2025
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Review and comment by Ms. LOUISE MARIE B. Published on April 20, 2024
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Review by Mr. ERIC E. Posted on July 1, 2023
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Review by Mr. GUY G. Posted on April 18, 2023
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Review by Mr. GAETAN D. Published on January 7, 2023
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Review by Mr. BENOIT A. Published on 11/23/2022
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