Cuvée Classique by Domaine de la Vieille

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninmedium

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishmedium

Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 6 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs6 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

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

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 · visiting guide
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.

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