Retour Domaine Vaïsse - IGP Pays d'Hérault - Pur - Rouge - 2018
COUNTRY/REGION: Languedoc
DESIGNATION: IGP Pays d'Hérault
COLOR: Red
VINTAGE: 2018
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Carignan
ALCOHOL: 14.5 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Intense garnet red.
Nose Subtle aromas of lightly macerated black fruits, hints of violets and a delicate spicy touch.
Palate This wine offers pure juice, crushed raspberry flavors, a supple tannic structure and a powerful finish.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve between 14 and 16°C in a large glass.
Food Mediterranean cuisine, grilled rare red meats flavored with rosemary, fine alpine tomme.
Cellar ageing From now until 2029, 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 2018 red IGP Pays d’Hérault Pur is a beautiful Carignan, deep and intense, with notes of blood orange and rose, and a fine texture that makes it already accessible. This cuvée lives up to its name, offering delicacy and nuanced flavors. An elegant, deep, and straight wine with chalky tannins, it has a long future ahead. Rated 93/100 by RVF.
Vinification Hand harvested. Vinification by plot separately, on indigenous yeasts, vatting from 2 to 30 days depending on the vintage, manual punching of the cap. Aged for 24 months in oak barrels of 1, 2 or 3 wines. 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
RVF Guide 2022: 93/100