In a landscape shaped by the legendary natural sculptures of Pic Saint Loup and the Causse de l'Hortus, the family vineyard nestles in a preserved garrigue environment of the Pic Saint Loup AOP. Haut-Lirou extends over 140 hectares of vines practices traditional and sustainable viticulture: short pruning to control yields, soil aeration, leaf removal, trellising, and natural manure. Limestone terraces and on clay-limestone, marl and basalt terroirs, gives the wines great richness and exceptional aromatic complexity.
Rosé
Syrah 88% - Cinsault 9% - Grenache Black 3%
AOP Pic Saint Loup
From the vineyard to the glass
Behind the Bottle
From the vineyard to the glass, explore the story, character, and ideal enjoyment of this wine. Learn how it’s made, how it tastes, and how best to share it.
Winemaking
Harvest and reception of the harvest at dawn to benefit from the cool night air
Direct pressing by pneumatic membrane press
Light cold settling, wine fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats in order to retain maximum aromas
Tasting notes
Light and summery shade, a pretty peach tending towards magnolia
Generous, gourmand, sweet nose, reminiscent of fragrant May rose and barley sugar
Fresh and creamy on the palate, with a delicately saline finish and a very slight bitterness reminiscent of pink grapefruit
Food pairing
BLT Sandwich - Filet Mignon - Garlic Naan and Chicken Tikka Masala - Sufganiyot - Hanger Steak - Kansas City Burnt Ends - Cacio E Pepe