Château de Lancyre - Pic Saint-Loup Old Vines 2022

Château de Lancyre - Pic Saint-Loup Vieilles Vignes 2022

Pic Saint-Loup|Red wine|Organic

4.1/5 (12 customers)

2*Étoiles

Hachette

91/100

Bettane & Desseauve

(2021 Vintage Notes)

wealthy

freshness

great finale

“The estate’s flagship wine, flavorful and elegant”

This Pic Saint-Loup Vieilles Vignes is perfectly balanced, with superb aromas of chocolate and red berries. The minty notes lend a lovely freshness to the wine, and the tannins are perfectly integrated.

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Estate

Château de Lancyre

Vintage

Vieilles Vignes

Vintage

2022

Designation

Pic Saint-Loup

Region

Languedoc

Grape varieties

65% Syrah, 35% Grenache

Terroirs

Clay-limestone scree soils

Viticulture

Certified organic

Grape Harvest

At peak ripeness

Winemaking

Full destemming, 21-day fermentation at a controlled temperature (28–30°C), with punching down, pumping over, and racking as needed based on tasting

Livestock farming

In tanks, in the climate-controlled cellar

Alcohol content

14.5%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Deep, rich color

Nose

Aromas of chocolate, followed by red berries, with hints of mint

Palate

Rich, full-bodied, and fresh, with silky, elegant tannins and a licorice-tinged finish

Serve

Serve in a carafe at 18° to 20°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2030

Food and wine pairings

It pairs perfectly with duck with olives, roast beef en croûte, or sheep’s milk tomme...

More information at Château de Lancyre

More information at Pic Saint-Loup

Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated 91/100 (2021 vintage)

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—its Clos des Combes, and its Grande Cuvée. The Cuvée Madame is even more ambitious, and the rosé is consistently delicious.

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine noted (guide 2025) 2* Stars (Vintage 2021) (Remarkable wine)

Rated estate (2025 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by 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

4.1/5

based on 12 reviews

Review by Mr. Gilles D. Posted on October 27, 2024

Distinctive and full-bodied, this cuvée offers a rich array of notes of sweet spices, slightly bitter cocoa, and coffee, enhanced by succulent flavors of stewed cherries and blackcurrant. This rich blend translates to a palate that is opulent, full-bodied, and lively, supported by pronounced, well-integrated, and deep tannins. A subtle, slightly earthy smoothness lends softness to the texture, while a hint of graphite brings a very pleasant freshness. The warm finish seals the deal with its notes of licorice. Young and promising. Very reasonable price. The powerful, savory, and dynamic style of this Pic makes it an ideal companion to a venison stew à la forestière with fresh porcini mushrooms from Lozère and tagliatelle. Rating - 4.2.