Clos des Augustins Pic Saint-Loup L'Ainé rouge 2020
93/100
RVF
“A great Pic Saint Loup—simply magnificent!”
“The Ainé is also dense and concentrated, but it seems more fully developed, with rich, well-integrated tannins and a lovely roasted character with notes of graphite and black fruit.” (La RVF 2024).
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Eye
Deep, intense purple color
Nose
Complex aromas with spicy and balsamic notes; the woody notes gradually fade away
Palate
Powerful yet not overpowering, with beautiful intensity; the tannins add depth and a long finish
Serve
In a decanter, between 16 and 17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2030+
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with a leg of lamb slow-roasted for 7 hours, wild boar stew, veal sweetbreads with porcini mushrooms, or an eggplant tian...
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2025 guide) Mentioned (Successful wine)
About the estate:
Each of the estate's wines is named after a family member: Sourire d'Odile, Secret de Monique, the two Rogers… Frédéric Mézy is at the helm and works according to the principles of biodynamic farming and the lunar calendar.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2024 guide) 93/100
Rated estate (2025 guide) Alexis Goujard Selection
About the wine:
The Ainé is also dense and concentrated, but it seems more fully developed, with rich, well-integrated tannins and a lovely roasted character with notes of graphite and black fruit.
About the estate:
In 1998, Roger Mézy replanted 3.5 hectares of vines on the beautiful terroir of the Triadou commune for his son Frédéric, then a physics and chemistry student with a passion for vines and wine. Frédéric went on to take over the estate, soon joined by his wife Pauline. Following various acquisitions, including several old plots, the estate now spans 58 hectares, spread across different sectors of the Pic-Saint-Loup appellation and cultivated using biodynamic practices since 2007. The geological variations—limestone scree, marl, and rounded pebbles—allow for creative blending. The pronounced oakiness and aggressive extraction of the early days are a thing of the past; aging is now much more balanced, the wines are easier to drink, and the textures are finer.
Customer rating
4.7/5
based on 3 reviews
Review by Mr. JACQUES R. Posted on 11/18/2024
A superb Pic Saint-Loup, ready to drink now. The price is a bit high, but the wine is outstanding.
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Review by Ms. CORINNE C. Posted on 10/26/2025
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Review by Mr. OLIVIER R. Posted on 06/07/2025
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