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

Name: Ermitage du Pic Saint Loup - Cuvée Sainte-Agnès Red 2020
Brand: The Legacy of Pic Saint Loup
Rating: 4.3 (9 reviews)

Pic Saint-Loup|Red wine|Organic

4.3/5 (9 customers)

91/100 Coup de Cœur

RVF

floral

spicy

black fruits

red meat

"Appellation Reference"

“A very well-crafted vintage for Saint-Agnès, more floral and fresh than usual. Soft on the palate, with 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, airier character, marked by its high-altitude terroir. ” (The RVF Guide 2023) From 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

Regions

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

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Traditional

Livestock Farming

12 to 14 months in a cask

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 forest floor, 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

Enjoy it with honey-roasted duck, a 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 production, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)

About the estate:

The three Ravaille brothers—Jean-Marc, Pierre, and Xavier—are as at home on Pic Saint-Loup as the three fish depicted on the labels would be in 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 biodynamic farming has been underway for several years. Sainte-Agnès is consistently regarded as the archetype of Pic Saint-Loup reds.

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the estate:

This renowned estate (45 ha), formerly known as Ermitage du Pic Saint-Loup, lies at the foot of the first foothills of Pic Saint-Loup. It is cultivated using organic and biodynamic methods by the Ravaille brothers.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

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

Wine rated (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 terroir, located on the grounds of the former convent of the Château de Montferrand. It was in the 12th century that the first winegrowers tended and cultivated these vineyards. This jewel of the appellation, nestled directly against the Pic, is now run by the Ravaille family, who are notably credited with introducing Syrah—a variety that is now dominant in the appellation. The latest generation—Xavier, Pierre, and Jean-Marc—decided in 1992 to leave the cooperative to produce wine from 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, which serves as a benchmark within the appellation.

Customer Rating

4.3/5

based on 9 reviews