Domaine de la Grange des Peres, Vin de Pays de l`Herault Rouge, 2011

Domaine de la Grange des Pères isn’t just a great Languedoc estate—it’s one of the most quietly revered domaines in all of France. Laurent Vaillé’s red blend is the stuff of legend, and the 2011 vintage, over a decade on, is deep, graceful, and in its prime drinking window. This wine is typically a blend of Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Cabernet Sauvignon, with the occasional dash of Counoise, grown on limestone-rich soils near Aniane. The 2011 is beautifully evolved: black cherry, dried herbs, graphite, leather, and garrigue, with fine-grained tannins and a long, savory finish that hums with energy and soul. What sets Grange des Pères apart is its refined structure and aromatic lift—like Southern Rhône meets old-school Burgundy, filtered through the wild beauty of the Languedoc. It’s aged in barrel (some new, some old), fermented with native yeasts, and bottled with no rush—a wine that’s always made with patience and intent. Drink it now with a decant, or hold another 5+ years if you love