Tête de Bélier is Puech-Haut's entry point, made from younger vines and parcels destined for earlier drinking. Don't let the accessible positioning fool you though, this still carries the estate's quality signature. Predominantly Grenache and Syrah, aged briefly in oak to add complexity without overwhelming the fruit. The 2021 vintage has had time to settle and integrate.
Red cherry, blackberry and plum with dried herbs, pepper and subtle spice. Medium to full bodied with soft, rounded tannins smoothed by age. The fruit is still present but has evolved beyond primary freshness into something more harmonious. Easy-going Mediterranean character with enough structure to handle food. Clean, satisfying finish.
Serve at room temperature (16°C). No decanting needed. Pairs well with grilled meats, ratatouille, tomato-based pasta, or charcuterie. Drinking well now, enjoy over the next 2-3 years while it's still fresh and vibrant.
Wine characteristics
France
Syrah, Carignan, Grenache, Mourvedre
2021
Chateau Puech-Haut
15.5%
Standard - 75cl
Cork
Tips
How to serve?
Serve at room temperature
Goes well with
BBQ
Goes well with
Beef
Goes well with
Cheese
Goes well with
Lamb
Goes well with
Sausage
Goes well with
Vegetable
Discover
Nestled between the shores of the Mediterranean and the foothills of the Cévennes, the Puech-Haut estate extends over more than one hundred and fifty hectares. The castle was built there with good reason: an ideal climate, passionate men and land covered with pudding stones (galets), made famous in Chateauneuf-du-Pape.
Through wine, the personalities and the richness of an entire region are also expressed and shared. Thus, the wines of Château Puech-Haut are all steeped in history and endowed with a singular identity and a strong character.
The history of Château Puech-Haut is closely linked to that of its founder, Gérard Bru. A man who, after a successful industrial career, decided to leave everything behind to reconnect with his roots: The land of Languedoc. This region of southern France was already full of history for Gérard. It was on this land that he was introduced to vineyards by his grandfather. And it is also here that his father worked as intendant of the National School of Agronomy of Montpellier. It was there, at the time just scrubland and wild olive groves, that he built his dream.
