In the glass
Aroma: red fruit, garrigue, sweet spice
Palate: red cherry, thyme, supple tannin
Syrah-Grenache entry red from Domaine de la Vieille, made organically. Built for everyday Pic Saint-Loup drinking.
What it pairs with
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Roast lamb with thyme
Garrigue herbs in the wine echo the rosemary and thyme; supple tannin handles lamb fat. -
Aubergine and tomato gratin
Sweet spice and red cherry complement sun-cooked vegetables. -
Pélardon goat cheese
Medium body balances fresh Cévennes goat cheese.
History
Guy Ratier took over Domaine de la Vieille in 2002 from his parents and built a new winery. The Cuvée Classique is the entry-level red, a simple but subtle blend of Syrah and Grenache. Ratier family has cultivated vines on this Pic Saint-Loup terroir for 11 generations.
- 2002 — Guy Ratier takes over the estate; new cellar built
- 2014 — Estate certified organic
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine de la Vieille
- Grapes
- Syrah (50%), Grenache (50%)
- Classification
- AOC Pic Saint-Loup
- Oak
- Aged in stainless steel and concrete; no oak
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- €12-16 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-6 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2002
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Cuvée Classique
What does Cuvée Classique taste like?
Red fruit, garrigue and sweet spice on the nose; red cherry, thyme and supple tannin on the palate. Medium-bodied with a medium finish.
When should I drink Cuvée Classique?
Drink between 2 and 6 years from vintage. The wine is approachable young; brief carafe brings out the garrigue lift.
What food pairs with Cuvée Classique?
Roast lamb with thyme is the canonical match; aubergine and tomato gratin and Pélardon goat cheese also work well.
What grapes are in Cuvée Classique?
50% Syrah and 50% Grenache from Domaine de la Vieille's organically farmed Pic Saint-Loup parcels.