Le Sang du Wisigoth by Domaine de la Vieille

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninfirm

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.

vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: ripe red fruit, leather, sweet spice, menthol

Palate: dark cherry, tobacco, thyme, structured tannin

Domaine de la Vieille's barrel-aged Pic Saint-Loup, named for the Visigoth cemetery discovered on the parcel. Ripe fruit, leather and menthol; built for the cellar.

What it pairs with

Slow-braised lamb shoulder
Structured tannin meets slow-cooked lamb; thyme and tobacco echo the dish's rosemary.
Wild boar civet
Game finds depth in the wine's leather and dark cherry register.
Aged Tomme de Savoie
Sweet spice and menthol complement semi-aged hard cheese.

History

Le Sang du Wisigoth takes its name from the Visigoth cemetery discovered on the parcels by Roger and René Ratier. 50% Syrah and 50% Grenache, aged 12 months in barrel.

2002: First vintage of Le Sang du Wisigoth with Guy Ratier's takeover of the estate

Facts

Producer: Domaine de la Vieille · visiting guide
Grapes: Syrah (50%), Grenache (50%)
Classification: AOC Pic Saint-Loup
Oak: Aged 12 months in oak barrels
ABV: 14.0%
Price: €18-25 at retail
Drinking window: 3-10 from vintage
First vintage: 2002
Organic: ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Le Sang du Wisigoth

What does Le Sang du Wisigoth taste like?

Ripe red fruit, leather, sweet spice and menthol on the nose; dark cherry, tobacco, thyme and structured tannin on the palate. Full-bodied with a long finish.

When should I drink Le Sang du Wisigoth?

Drink between 3 and 10 years from vintage. The wine benefits from 60-90 minutes of decanting in younger vintages.

What food pairs with Le Sang du Wisigoth?

Slow-braised lamb shoulder is the canonical match; wild boar civet and aged Tomme de Savoie also work well.

How long is Le Sang du Wisigoth aged?

12 months in oak barrels, which softens the Pic Saint-Loup Syrah-Grenache structure into the wine's signature leather and menthol register.

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