Notes: Guide Hachette 3*** (Exceptional Wine), Bettane & Desseauve 14.5/20 + Special Mention (instant delight), Wine Spectator 91/100
“The old Syrah and Grenache vines enchanted the jury...Aged in tanks, this 2008 vintage beautifully expresses the character of its terroir. Aromas of redcurrant, spices (pink peppercorns), and forest floor blend with delicate notes of garrigue. This bottle exudes a sense of power and harmony. In a year, it will be a charming wine that can be served with a wild boar terrine or a farmhouse Saint-Nectaire.” (Le Guide Hachette 2011) Once again, all the elements come together for the estate’s flagship Pic Saint-Loup cuvée!
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Eye
Very deep purple color
Nose
rich in aromas of licorice, red berries (blueberry jam), black olives, and eucalyptus
Palate
flavorful, fruity, with notes of licorice. The power of this wine, characterized by a lovely texture, beautiful depth, and a long finish, makes this Grande Cuvée a true connoisseur’s wine
Serve
at 18-20°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2011
Drink before
2018
Food and wine pairings
A savourer sur un pigeon sur canapé, une couronne d’agneau, un civet de sanglier...<br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2025 guide): 2 stars (A solid, recommendable vintage, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
Following in the footsteps of Bernard Durand, who oversaw Pic Saint-Loup’s transition from a mixed-farming operation focused on sheep to its recognition as a quality wine-growing region, his nephew Régis Valentin has taken over the technical reins. Without fanfare, this is an estate worth seeking out for its Vieilles Vignes cuvée—powerful yet flavorful—as well as its Clos des Combes and Grande Cuvée. The Cuvée Madame is even more ambitious, and the rosé is consistently delicious.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2025 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
Régis Valentin, an oenologist and cellar master, took over the estate in 2001, which was founded in 1960 by the Durand-Valentin families. He produces wines from 80 hectares of vineyards (in the process of converting to organic farming since 2019) situated on a beautiful terroir of hard limestone and red clay. A sure bet in the Languedoc.
Customer rating
3.5/5
based on 13 reviews
Review by Mr. VIRGIL K. Published on November 25, 2014
A fine wine, though perhaps a bit heavy.
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Review by Mr. MICHEL P. Published on March 12, 2013
excellent wine
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Review by Mr. ANTOINE T. Published on March 9, 2022
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Review by Mr. JEREMIE S. Posted on 02/19/2018
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Review by Mr. DAVID N. Posted on 02/14/2015
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Review by Mr. THIBAUT C. Published on November 4, 2014
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Review by Mr. EMILE R. Posted on April 7, 2014
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Review by Mr. CHRISTOPHE T. Published on January 6, 2014
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Review by Mr. LAURENT D. Published on 12/19/2013
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Review by Mr. ALAIN L. Published on May 14, 2013
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