Ermitage du Pic Saint-Loup : Guilhem de Gaucelm 2018

The aromatic richness and finesse of a red wine from Languedoc

The property

Managed by the three Ravaille brothers, Jean-Marc, Pierre and Xavier, the Domaine Ermitage du Pic Saint-Loup (which became the Heritage of Pic Saint-Loup from the 2021 vintage) is an emblematic estate of Languedoc. The estate is located in a grand setting, bathed by the influence of the majestic Pic Saint-Loup and the Mediterranean, on the hills of Saint-Mathieu de Tréviers. Thanks to the work of the 3 brothers, the estate has distinguished itself by the style of its wines offering one of the most beautiful expressions of Languedoc. Attached to their vines, the Ravaille brothers cultivate the vineyard in biodynamics, without any use of pesticide and with soil plowing.

The vineyard

The vineyard is located on a very large Languedoc terroir with a real mosaic of terroirs. The vines are planted on hard limestone, soft limestone, conglomerates, dolomite, fluvial limestone scree and marl soils. The Pic Saint-Loup area is characterized by its sufficient level of winter precipitation, dry summers and significant thermal amplitudes between night and day allowing an ideal maturation cycle for the vine. The characteristics of this area make it referred to as the "climatic singularity of Pic Saint-Loup that persists regardless of the vintage".

The wine

The Guilhem de Gaucelm cuvée is a Languedoc - Pic Saint Loup wine made from old Grenache and Syrah vines.

Vinification and aging

Aging in foudres for 24 to 30 months.

Blend

Grenache
Syrah

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Guilhem de Gaucelm 2018 cuvée from the Ermitage du Pic Saint-Loup

Tasting

Color
The color is a beautiful deep garnet red.

Nose
Complex, the nose develops notes of garrigue, cocoa, licorice, tobacco, blackberry and redcurrant.

Palate
Elegant and balanced, the palate offers tannins of great finesse.