Château de Lancyre - Pic Saint-Loup Grande Cuvée rouge 2020
2*Étoiles
Hachette
91/100
Bettane & Desseauve
"A great success for this historic Grande Cuvée, which has remarkable aging potential."
“Powerful aromas of black fruit jam, smoke, and roasted notes enliven a heady, intense yet surprisingly fresh palate, seamlessly integrating rich tannins that are perfectly balanced with the wine as a whole. The estate’s historic cuvée is in top form. At this stage of its life, it can be enjoyed now or cellared.” (Le Guide Hachette 2025).
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Eye
Deep, intense black color
Nose
Expressive, with aromas of leather and garrigue
Palate
Juicy, fresh, and full-bodied, with notes of fresh pepper and menthol; a beautifully long finish with ripe fruit and silky tannins
Serve
At 18-20°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink before
2035
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with a leg of lamb with thyme and rosemary, a grilled rib of beef, a gratin dauphinois, a chocolate tart...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2025 guide) 91/100
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
Wine rated (2025 guide) 2* Stars (Outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2025 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the wine:
Powerful aromas of black fruit jam, smoke, and roasted notes enliven a heady, intense yet surprisingly fresh palate, seamlessly integrating rich tannins that are perfectly balanced with the wine as a whole. The estate’s historic cuvée is in top form. As it matures, it can be enjoyed now or cellared.
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
4/5
based on 1 review
Review and comment by Mr. MICHEL H. Published on July 3, 2025
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