One only needs to glance briefly through the notes of Jancis Robinson, Robert Parker, Andrew Jefford and David Schildknecht (among many others) to discover their love affair with the Languedoc. And by that, we mean head-over-heels, butterflies-in-the-stomach kind of love. We have had affection for the region since the humble beginnings of European Cellars when our motto was "unknown...and unsold" – an affection that remains as exciting to us today as it did 25 years ago.
Château Puech-Haut has been on the critic's radar for some time – which makes sense since the property has employed Michel Rolland, Claude Gros and now Philippe Cambie as consulting enologist. Visionary owner Gérard Bru spares no expense in his quest for excellence. Located quite close to Pic Saint-Loup, in Saint-Drézéry, Puech-Haut is near the far western border of the Rhône valley and benefits from both its proximity to the Mediterranean and the rugged, mountainous interior of France. There are slightly over 50 hectares planted with Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Cinsault, Carignan, Viognier, Marsanne, Roussanne, Grenache Blanc and Carignan Blanc. The wines from Puech-Haut are rich and lush but also show the earthy and mineral character of the rocky clay-limestone soils of the region.
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Jeb Dunnuck 91 “Pretty, vibrant notes of white peach, white flowers, and salty minerality all emerge from the 2018 Prestige Rosé. Made in a crisp, elegant
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Jeb Dunnuck 92 "The 2017 Tête de Bélier Rosé is a richer, fuller effort made from 90% Mourvèdre and 10% Grenache. Spice, dried flowers, cherries, framboise
Wine Advocate 91-93 "My favorite of the Rosés is the 100% Mourvèdre 2015 Languedoc Saint Drezery Tete de Belier Rose. It’s vibrant pink/orange color is followed
Wine Advocate 93 "The 2015 Saint Drezery Prestige is a ripe, sexy beauty that gives up full-bodied notes of black cherries, melted licorice and roasted herbs.
Wine Advocate 93 "Coming all from Mourvedre, and one of the best roses out there, the 2014 Languedoc Saint Drezery Tete de Belier Rose sports a
"Ageing in stainless steel vats. Practicing biodynamic. This wine comes from vines 30-60 years old, and planted on a clay calcareous soil. The Prestige Rosè
Wine Advocate 92 "Next up, the 2014 Cuvee Prestige Rose is another stunner that readers need to purchase by the case. Loaded with juicy watermelon, citrus
Wine Advocate 91-94 "Looking first at his whites from barrel, the 2013 Coteaux du Languedoc Saint Drezery Prestige Blanc is an awesome blend (especially when you
Wine Advocate 95 "Looking at their Mourvedre-dominated cuvee (roughly 80% Mourvedre and 20% Grenache with the Mourvedre aged in new barrels and the Grenache in tank),
"Lovely pale color, complex and flattering citrus fruits, exotic and white fruit nose. Greedy and thirst-quenching mouth. A pleasure wine for your moments of conviviality."
Wine Advocate 92-94 "Still not yet bottled (I tasted it from barrel last year as well), the 2014 Languedoc Pic Saint Loup Closerie du Pic is
Rhone Report 96+ "Deeper in color and much more dense, reserved, and even backwards, the 2009 Bosc Negre is a slightly longer term prospect and is
Rhone Report 94 "Even better than the brilliant '09, with more elegance and freshness, the 2010 Chateau Puech-Haut Coteaux du Languedoc Saint-Drezery Cuvee Prestige is a
Rhone Report 90 "A beautiful, very Provencal Rose thats an even split of Grenache and Cinsault, the 2011 Cuvee Prestige Rose is incredibly light in color,
Rhone Report 93 "Up there with the 2010, the 2011 Château Puech-Haut Coteaux du Languedoc Saint-Drézéry Cuvée Prestige is an incredible effort. A blend of 55%
Wine Advocate 91 "A fabulous rose that’s perfect for hot summer day quaffing (I know, as I go through more than a case every year), the
Wine Advocate 93 "Moving to the roses, I reviewed their 2013 Prestige Rose earlier this year, and it remains a year-in, year-out purchase that shouldn-t be
Wine Advocate 93-95 "Still not in bottle (it will be in bottle by the time you read this), the 2013 Coteaux du Languedoc la Closerie du
Robert Parker 91 "The inexpensive 2012 Prestige Coteaux du Languedoc is a blend of 55% Grenache (60-75-year-old vines) and 45% Syrah (40-year-old vines) aged 12 months
Wine Advocate 92 "Next up, the 2014 Cuvee Prestige Rose is another stunner that readers need to purchase by the case. Loaded with juicy watermelon, citrus
Wine Advocate 93 "The 2013 Coteaux du Languedoc Prestige (which was already in bottle at the time of this tasting) is a blend of 55% Grenache
Wine Advocate 90-92 "The entry-level Rosé is the 2015 Languedoc Cuvee Prestige Rose, and it continues to be a sensational value. Made from 60% Grenache and
Wine Advocate 92 "Beautiful as always, the 2016 Saint Drezery Prestige Rose offers clean, crisp notes of white peach, strawberries and hints of flowers. It’s a
Wine Advocate 91 "A terrific value, the 2014 Languedoc Cuvee Prestige checks in as a blend of 55% Grenache and 45% Syrah that’s brought up all
Jeb Dunnuck 91 "The 2017 Prestige Rosé is another beautiful rosé from this estate. Spice, underbrush, cherries, citrus blossom and beautiful minerality all emerge from the
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