🍷 Petit Loup – Carignan – PGI Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert
PGI Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert: a fruity, generous and spicy red wine from Languedoc
The Petit Loup Carignan is a red wine from the Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert PGI, north of Montpellier, in the Hérault department. This Languedoc terroir benefits from a Mediterranean climate, marked by sunshine and the cooler influences of the surrounding hills, which favors expressive and balanced red wines.
Produced from 100% Carignan, this vintage highlights a traditional Languedoc grape variety, appreciated for its aromas of red and black fruits, its structure, and its spicy nuances. Carignan gives rise to wines of character, the expression of which varies according to the terroir, grape maturity, and winemaking methods.
Petit Loup stands out for its fruity and generous profile, marked by notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, and ripe cherry, accompanied by nuances of sweet spices and "garrigue" (scrubland). Its structure makes it a convivial companion for grilled meats, slow-cooked dishes, and Mediterranean cuisine.
🔍 Key characteristics:
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Name: Petit Loup – Carignan
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Appellation: PGI Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert
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Producer: To be confirmed with the supplier
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Wine region: Languedoc – Hérault
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Country: France
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Color: Red wine
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Type: Dry red wine
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Grape variety: 100% Carignan
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Alcohol content: 13%
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Volume: 75 cl
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Terroir: Mediterranean vineyard of the northern Hérault
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Style: Fruity, generous, spicy, and structured
👁️ Wine characteristics:
• Vintage: 2025
• Color: Intense ruby red, with purplish reflections, brilliant and deep.
• Nose: An expressive bouquet dominated by ripe red and black fruits, particularly cherry, blackberry, and blackcurrant. Notes of sweet spices and garrigue complete this aromatic palette.
• Palate: The attack is fruity and generous. Aromas of ripe fruit are expressed with intensity, supported by tannins that provide structure. A pleasant freshness balances the texture and prolongs the flavors.
• Finish: Persistent and harmonious, marked by black fruits and delicate spicy nuances.
• Style: A Mediterranean Carignan of character, combining the richness of fruit, structure, and freshness.
🍽️ Food pairing:
Petit Loup Carignan is an ideal accompaniment to:
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🥩 Red meats: Grilled rib steak, entrecôte, or flank steak with shallots.
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🍖 Lamb: Roast leg of lamb with Herbes de Provence or grilled chops.
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🍲 Slow-cooked dishes: Provençal daube (beef stew), braised beef, or vegetable stew.
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🍅 Mediterranean cuisine: Ratatouille, eggplant gratin, or stuffed vegetables.
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🦆 Duck: Grilled duck breast or duck confit.
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🧀 Aged cheeses: Sheep's milk Tomme, aged Comté, or Cantal.
Our suggestion: Pair it with a Provençal beef stew simmered with herbs and olives. The black fruit aromas and spicy notes of the Carignan harmonize with the richness of the meat and the Mediterranean flavors of the dish.
🕰️ Tasting and storage tips:
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Serving temperature: Between 16 and 18 °C.
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Preparation: Open the bottle about 20 to 30 minutes before serving to encourage the expression of the aromas.
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Aging potential: Best enjoyed in its youth to take advantage of its fruity expression. The exact aging potential of the marketed vintage remains to be confirmed.
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Storage: Keep the bottle away from light, in a cool place at a stable temperature.
🌿 Terroir and winemaking:
The Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert PGI is located in the northern Hérault, at the foot of the Languedoc hills. This Mediterranean territory benefits from sunshine favorable to grape maturity, while the influences of the hills help maintain the balance of the wines.
The Carignan is a traditional grape variety of southern France. It generally contributes color, an assertive structure, and aromas of cherry, blackcurrant, and spices. Its expression depends in particular on the age of the vines, yields, terroir, and grape maturity.
🍷 Why choose Petit Loup Carignan?
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A PGI Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert from the Languedoc vineyard.
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A wine made from 100% Carignan.
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Aromas of cherry, blackcurrant, and blackberry.
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Spicy and garrigue nuances characteristic of the South.
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A fruity structure that complements grilled meats and slow-cooked dishes.
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A convivial red suitable for Mediterranean cuisine.
The Petit Loup Carignan will appeal to lovers of Languedoc red wines who appreciate fruity, generous, and spicy vintages. It will naturally find its place alongside grilled meat, a Provençal stew, or a friendly meal featuring the flavors of the South.
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