Retour Domaine Vaïsse - IGP Pays d'Hérault - L'Aphyllante - Rouge - 2020
COUNTRY/REGION: Languedoc
DESIGNATION: IGP Pays d'Hérault
COLOR: Red
VINTAGE: 2020
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Mourvèdre
ALCOHOL: 14 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Intense red with carmine highlights.
Nose Intense aromas of red and black fruits, blackcurrant and raspberry, underlined by a touch of dry garrigue herbs.
Palate Full-bodied and well-rounded, with a clean initial taste, delicate, silky tannins, long persistence and a slightly spicy finish.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve between 14 and 16°C in a large glass.
Food Peppered duck breast, Languedoc-style eggplant, braised beef cheek with mashed potatoes in olive oil.
Cellar ageing From now until 2030, and beyond for enthusiasts.
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine A native of the region and established since 2007 in the Aniane sector at the heart of the Terrasses du Larzac, Pierre Vaïsse is now a recognized and appreciated figure among wine enthusiasts, following in the tradition of farmer-winemakers.

His organically cultivated vineyard, built up over the years through hard work and patience, now spans 18 hectares on the pebbly, clay, and limestone soils of the area. Inspired by his friends Laurent Vaillé (La Grange des Pères) and Frédéric Pourtalié (Moncalmès), Pierre Vaïsse produces deep wines that combine flesh and smoothness, with creamy and velvety textures enhanced by long aging processes.
Wine The 2020 red IGP Pays d’Hérault L’Aphyllante is a pure Mourvèdre from the rolled pebbles terroir of Aniane, aged in barrels. It stands out for its supple and delicate tannins, beautifully combining power, southern richness, and the charm of pleasure wines. A rare synthesis in Languedoc!
Vinification Hand harvested. Vinification by plot separately, on indigenous yeasts, vatting for 20 to 30 days depending on the vintage, manual punching of the cap. Aged for 24 months in 1-, 2- and 3-wine oak barrels. Blending of barrels 2 months before bottling. Unfiltered wine.

Estate in the process of obtaining organic certification.
AWARDS
AWARDS Estate rated 1 star in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2024 (RVF)
Estate rated 2 stars in Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2024