Domaine Les Grandes Costes - Pic Saint-Loup La Ruche 2020
93/100
Bettane & Desseauve
90/100
Decanter
Médaille d'Or
Terre de Vins
"Identity blend"
This single vineyard cuvée reveals a wine with an original and complex character from the exceptional clay-limestone terroir. The nose is marked by aromas of raspberry, redcurrant, morello cherry, and black pepper. The nose is marked by aromas of raspberry, redcurrant, morello cherry, and black pepper. Delicious and intense, the palate is based on silky tannins and complex notes of black fruit and spices. The freshness on the finish gives a beautiful length and suggests good aging potential. Watch the video!
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Eye
Beautiful dark purple color with violet highlights
Nose
Original, rich, and complex, with beautiful aromatic intensity centered around dark fruits (cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant) and spices.
Mouth
Beautiful amplitude, high intensity and concentration, powerful silky tannins, long persistence with a fresh finish.
Serve
At 14-16°C
Drink before
2030+
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with matured beef tataki, duck breast with mushrooms, pork tenderloin with figs, Sète-style macaronnade, stuffed squid, etc.
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rating (2021 guide) 93/100 (2019 vintage)
Rated estate (2023 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
After an initial career in the wine press, Jean-Christophe Granier returned to his village of Vacquières, a commune that is part of the Pic Saint-Loup area in the Coteaux du Languedoc. It is a highly reputable estate that demonstrates consistency.
Decanter
Wine rating (2021 guide) 90/100 (2019 vintage)
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2023 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
In 2000, Jean-Christophe Granier took over the old family estate, renamed it after the hills adjacent to the house, Les Grandes Costes, and gave new impetus to this 19-hectare vineyard located in Corconne and Vacquières, on the edge of Pic Saint-Loup.
Terre de Vins
Rated wine (2021 guide) Gold Medal (2019 vintage)
Customer rating
4.3/5
based on 3 reviews
Review and opinion by Mr. CHRISTIAN P. Published on 03/09/2025
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