Ermitage du Pic Saint Loup - Cuvée Sainte-Agnès rouge 2020

Name: Ermitage du Pic Saint Loup - Sainte-Agnès Red 2020
Brand: The Legacy of Pic Saint Loup
Rating: 4.6 (7 reviews)

Pic Saint-Loup|Red wine|Organic

4.6/5 (7 customers)

91/100 Coup de Cœur

RVF

floral

spicy

dark berries

red meat

"Appellation Reference"

“A very well-crafted vintage for Saint-Agnès, more floral and fresh than usual. With soft texture, elegant tannins, and a perfect balance of fruit and texture, it’s already a delight to drink. It has depth, but doesn’t try to flex its muscles; instead, it stands out for its lighter, more airy character, marked by its high-altitude terroir. ” (Le Guide RVF 2023) On the superb limestone terroir of Cazevieille!

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Estate

L'Héritage du Pic Saint Loup

Vintage

Cuvée Sainte-Agnès

Vintage

2020

Designation

Pic Saint-Loup

Region

Languedoc

Grape varieties

50% Syrah, 30% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre

Terroirs

Clay-limestone soils, consisting of white clay and hard limestone, on mid-slopes

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

Traditional

Livestock farming

12 to 14 months in casks

Alcohol content

13,5%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Deep purple color with violet highlights

Nose

With a blend of aromas of dark fruits, spices, and Mediterranean scrub, along with notes of undergrowth, black olives, and licorice

Palate

A clean, well-balanced attack, full-bodied and aromatic, with notes of garrigue, black olives, spices, and tobacco. Fine tannins. A fresh finish.

Serve

At 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2029+

Food and wine pairings

Serve with honey-roasted duck, rack of lamb, or beef stew with olives...

More information at L'Héritage du Pic Saint Loup

More information at Pic Saint-Loup

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2026 guide) 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable vintage, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)

About the estate:

The three Ravaille brothers—Jean-Marc, Pierre, and Xavier—are as much at home on Pic Saint-Loup as the three fish depicted on the labels are in the water. They had to change the estate’s historic name, L’Ermitage du Pic Saint-Loup, to avoid competing with the well-known Rhône appellation. The red Sainte-Agnès blends the four main Languedoc grape varieties, while the white is half Roussanne. The transition to biodynamics has been underway for several years. Sainte-Agnès consistently stands as the archetype of Pic Saint-Loup reds.

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)

About the estate:

This renowned estate (45 hectares), formerly known as Ermitage du Pic Saint-Loup, lies at the foot of the Pic Saint-Loup. It is farmed organically and biodynamically by the Ravaille brothers.

RVF - The French Wine Review / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Rated wine (2023 guide) 91/100 Favorite

Rated estate (2026 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)

About the wine:

A very well-crafted vintage for Saint-Agnès, more floral and fresh than usual. With a soft mouthfeel, elegant tannins, and a perfect balance of fruit and texture, it’s already a delight to drink. It has depth, but doesn’t try to show off its strength; instead, it stands out for its lighter, more airy character, marked by its high-altitude terroir.

About the estate:

L'Héritage du Pic-Saint-Loup is a historic vineyard located on the grounds of the former convent of Château de Montferrand. It was in the 12th century that the first winegrowers began cultivating these vineyards. This jewel of the appellation, nestled directly against the Pic, is now run by the Ravaille family, to whom we owe, in particular, the introduction of Syrah, which is now the dominant grape variety in the appellation. The latest generation—Xavier, Pierre, and Jean-Marc—decided in 1992 to leave the cooperative to vinify these beautiful high-altitude vineyards. Rigorous standards in the vineyard, precision in expression, and controlled power are the hallmarks of the estate’s current production, making it a benchmark within the appellation.

Customer rating

4.6/5

based on 7 reviews