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Chateau de Cazeneuve

One of many excellent Pic St Loup estates - one of a steadily increasing number in fact - Château de Cazeneuve has been run by André Leenhardt since his purchase of the run-down estate in 1988. He released his first wine in 1991, initially selling grapes to the local co-operative, although with time he has bottled more and more of his produce himself. Nowadays, in fact, the co-operative doesn't get a look-in.

The range of wines include a Roussanne-dominated white and a number of red cuvées. The young vines go into Les Terres Rouges, a blend of Grenache (50%), Syrah (30%) and Mourvèdre (20%). Les Calcaires is a small step up the quality ladder, and contains a larger proportion of Syrah (70%), with some Mourvèdre (20%) and Carignan (10%). It is more serious than the young vines cuvée, but sees no oak. Then comes Le Roc des Mates, with more Syrah (90%), the balance being Grenache and Mourvèdre. This sees just over a year in barrel before bottling. Finally, the estates super-cuvée is Le Sang du Calvaire. (19/1/04)

Contact details:
Address: 34270 Lauret
Telephone: +33 (0) 4 67 59 07 49
Fax: +33 (0) 4 67 59 06 91

Chateau de Cazeneuve - Tasting Notes

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Chateau de Cazeneuve Pic St Loup Les Calcaires 2004: Quite a funky nose, with hot, baked rocks and plenty of feral, animal fur characteristics which may well related to the 20% Mourvèdre in this blend. Quite full, detached, fresh and appealing. But rather furry here also. But it has a nice bite, fresh acidity and a grippy finish. This would cellar well, short-term, I am sure. From a Wine Society tasting. 16+/20 (March 2007)

Chateau de Cazeneuve Coteaux du Languedoc Pic St Loup 'Les Terres Rouges' 2000: Good, vibrant but dark red-black hue, although only moderate density. Lovely nose, with a progression of complex aromas, led by sweetly smoked meats, bloody beef, and notes of undergrowth with a metallic edge. Plenty of Mourvèdre character here - it constitutes 20% of this young vines blend. It has a nice mouthfeel, overall this being a balanced, elegant wine rather than rich or creamy. Nevertheless it has a sufficiently pleasing texture for those who like a bit of richness. Soft ripe tannins and a dry, serious, slightly austere finish. Good flavours mirroring the aromas. 16/20 (January 2004) Label

Chateau de Cazeneuve Coteaux du Languedoc Pic St Loup 'Le Roc de Mates' 1999: A very pure, vibrant, deep red wine, fading to a pink, earthy hue at the rim. What a nose! A mixture of bloody beef, farmyard and crackling embers. Similarly wonderful flavours on the palate, with a lot of stony, mineral influence as well. A lean, wiry, nervous mouthfeel, with just a touch of texture offset by some chalky, flinty tannins. Good fruit in the background, a medley of blackberries and blackcurrants. This is characterful stuff indeed. 16.5/20 (January 2004) Label