Mas Bruguiere : La Grenadière 2019

The freshness and aromatic intensity of a Languedoc - Pic Saint Loup wine

The property

If the Bruguière family's passion for the ancestral lands of Pic Saint-Loup dates back 7 generations, the story of Mas Bruguière begins at the end of the 18th century with Antoine Bruguière. This native of Barou acquired lands, woods, and fields on which he initiated vine cultivation. Following the ravages of phylloxera in the 1870s, the vineyard was replanted from 1880, focusing exclusively on viticulture.

Following the severe frosts of 1956 that destroyed all the vines, a vineyard of about ten hectares was replanted around the farmhouse, dedicated to the production of table grapes.

In 1974, Guilhem Bruguière and his wife aimed to restore the estate, whose grapes were then dedicated to a cooperative, to its former glory. Following the replanting of traditional grape varieties, the estate's first cuvée was unveiled in 1986. Praised by critics, the estate's wines quickly became successful and contributed to the development of the reputation of Languedoc – Pic Saint Loup wines.

Their son, Xavier, now perpetuates the tradition through wines made with deep respect for the environment.

The vineyard

The Mas Bruguiere estate oversees a 12-hectare vineyard spread over two plots. Facing due south under the Hortus cliff, the first plot consists of old Grenaches and Mourvèdres dating from 1987 and for the youngest vines from 2015. Facing north at the bottom of the Pic Saint Loup slope, the second plot contains Syrahs planted in 1980 on clay-limestone soils. The entire vineyard is managed using organic farming.

The wine

The Grenadière 2019 from Mas Bruguiere is a Languedoc - Pic Saint Loup wine made from old vines planted on the estate's historic terroir. The Grenache plots are planted on soft limestone scree at the bottom of the slope. The Syrah is grown on clay-limestone soils.

Vinification and aging

Harvested by hand, the grapes are gravity-fed into vats. Vinification in concrete tanks. Aging for 12 months in foudres (wooden vats) and 6 months in concrete tanks.

Blend

Syrah (90%)
Grenache (10%).

Characteristics and tasting advice for La Grenadière 2019 from Mas Bruguiere

Tasting

Color
The color reveals an intense garnet hue, adorned with purple nuances.

Nose
Complex, the nose delicately blends fragrances of ripe black fruits and licorice.

Palate
Dense and deep, the palate is seduced by its exceptional freshness conferred by the terroir at the foot of Pic Saint Loup. The palate combines balance and fruity expression with beautifully fine tannins.

Storage

This Languedoc wine can be cellared until around 2034.

Service

For optimal tasting, it is recommended to decant the wine before serving it between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairings

A venison fillet with grand veneur sauce, a wild boar stew, a 7-hour lamb leg, a duck parmentier, or a roasted beef fillet are refined pairing suggestions with this Languedoc - Pic Saint Loup wine.