Puech Haut Tête de Bélier Red 1.5L

Puech Haut Tête de Bélier Rouge is a great Languedoc wine, powerful and elegant, made from a blend of Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre and Carignan, ideal for red meats, game and gourmet dishes.

General information
Wine name: Puech Haut Tête de Bélier Rouge
Notable vintages: 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 

Volume: 1.5 L (magnum)
Appellation: AOC Languedoc
Estate / Château: Château Puech-Haut, Saint-Drézéry, Hérault
Producer: Gérard Bru

Grape varieties and blend
Syrah: dominant
Grenache
Mourvèdre
Carignan
The grape varieties are aged separately in barriques and then blended to achieve harmony and complexity 

Vinification and aging
Sorted and destemmed grapes
Traditional vinification in wooden vats, grape varieties separated
Maceration for 35 to 50 days depending on the vintage
Aging in oak barrels, allowing the integration of woody and spicy notes Typical terroir: clay-limestone with rolled pebbles (Mediterranean influences) 

Organoleptic characteristics
Appearance: dark and intense, with garnet and violet reflections
Nose: complex aromas of ripe black fruits (blackberry, cherry, sour cherry), sweet spices, licorice, pepper, noble wood Palate: full, powerful and elegant, silky and structured tannins, long, spicy and slightly mineral finish thanks to the rolled pebbles of the Syrah plots Alcohol content: approximately 15.5% ABV 

Tasting notes and aging potential
This wine is harmonious and smooth with noticeable woody notes, comfortable thanks to the slight firmness of the tannins 

Aging potential: 10 to 15 years for certain vintages, with the possibility of enjoying the wine from 2-3 years after bottling 

Recommended serving temperature: 15 to 17 °C to fully appreciate the aromas and structure 

Food and wine pairings
Grilled or sauced red meats (beef fillet, leg of lamb)
Game (roe deer, duck, game birds)
Cheeses: firm cheeses such as Roquefort, Ossau-Iraty or aged Brie 

Particularities
Prestigious and emblematic cuvée of the Languedoc
Magnums ideal for optimal aging and special occasions
Elegance and power combined with a Mediterranean style typical of Domaine Puech-Haut 

This technical sheet offers a complete overview for anyone wishing to purchase, store or taste the Puech Haut Tête de Bélier Rouge 1.5 L.