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Le Géant du Pic 2021

IGP Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert

A real flavour of southern France in this fabulous, rich, spiced red from an exceptional area. Its vineyards weave through grand sites, whose top bottles fetch £30-40. Our Giant costs a mere fraction, but delivers every bit of dark fruit taste.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Silky with ripe black fruit, herbal and pepper hints, freshness too

Aroma

Smoky black fruit, herbal, black pepper, liquorice and violets

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

Le Géant du Pic 2021

More information

  • 13.0% ABV
  • 9.75 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2025
  • Vegan

Val de Montferrand's vineyards run like ribbons through the Grand Cru of Pic Saint Loup, "one of the most sought-after zones of the Languedoc" (Andrew Jefford). Here lie famous estates like Domaine de l'Hortus and Château Lascaux, whose wines fetch £25+. It's a region where the coastal plains transition into grand mountains, namely Pic Saint Loup and Hortus. Legend has it that the two used to be one great peak, until two lovers, Estiennou and Estiennette, were fleeing an arranged marriage that would keep them apart. The giant Gargantua heard their cries and, taking pity, used his great sword to split the mountains and give them a means of escape! Love story aside, it's a rich, dark red, with gorgeous depth thanks to the cool climate.

"Surrounded by top properties in the 'Grand Crus' Pic Saint Loup and Hortus, this wine over delivers" Mark Hoddy
Buyer for Southern France
Map showing IGP Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert
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