Tasting notes from “Les 5 du Vin” website
Marc Vanhellemont honors us by sharing his flattering tasting comments on Le Chasse-Coeur 2022, La brusquembille 2022 and Au Coeur du Ventabren 2020.
Wine Guide Dussert-Gerber 2024
CDR-Villages Roaix red L’As du Pique 2021, beautiful garnet color, a wine with the persistent scent of morello cherry and ripe blackcurrant, well typified, full-bodied and fragrant on the palate, of beautiful frame, it is generous and combines structure and roundness in the mouth, to be expected on a necklace of lamb with ginger. 90/100
CDR-Villages Roaix white L’Atout du Pique 2020, marked by its white Grenache, very well aged (vinification half in half barrels and half in stainless steel tanks, fermentation for three months and then aging on lees without stirring), this wine is specific with its pear and anise nuances, fresh and suave, round finish, which combines intensity and flexibility, to be expected on zucchini fritters or fried cod with potatoes. 91/100
CDR-Villages Roaix rosé L’Ambigu 2022, from vines of 45 years of age with yield of 40 hl/ ha, which took root on a sandy soil resulting from the erosion of saffron, nose present with notes of violet and prune, a wine rich in color, dense and a beautiful aromatic persistence in the final. 89/100
CDR red La Brusquembille 2022, 70% Syrah, 25% Carignan and 5% Grenache coming from plots rich in sand and clays of alluvial origin located in the place called «Piquebas» surrounding the estate, intense purple color, with powerful and tasty tannins, is spicy and very fragrant (blackberry, wild strawberry, musk...), of ample structure. 88/100
Rasteau red 2020, majority in Grenache, the rest in Mourvèdre, clay-limestone soil, a wine of character, powerful, intense in the nose as in the mouth (blackcurrant, garrigue, liquorice), with coated tannins. 92/100
L’As du Pique on the air!
Here is Jérôme Gagnez's selection
Domaine Pique Basse
Côtes du Rhône villages Roaix rouge L'as du Pique 2021
Lovely floral nose, a touch of vegetal, finesse.
Supple, digestible palate, lovely powdery tannins on the finish. Long finish. Good. Elegant.
Côtes du Rhône villages Roaix blanc L'atout du pique 2020
Slightly woody nose. Ample on the palate, with tension and chewiness.
Good substance, fairly well matured. Wait a few years. Nice juice.
Funding from the Région Sud and Europe
The Pique-Basse estate is pleased to have received support from the Southern Region and from Europe for the purchase of an inter-body tool carrier. This investment will allow the domain to continue its commitment to the preservation of bio-diversity and the environment. This investment allows to limit the input of phytosanitary products in the soil and to limit the use of water resources.
The use of the inter-row tool carrier allows us to considerably reduce the number of tractor passes needed to maintain our vines. This translates into a significant reduction in fuel consumption. By limiting the number of tractor passes, we not only reduce our carbon footprint, but we also reduce the greenhouse gas emissions associated with our vineyard activity.
In addition, this new tillage technique also reduces soil degradation and limits erosion. By minimizing soil compaction caused by multiple passes of the machines, we preserve its natural structure and fertility. This approach promotes soil health and encourages the growth of beneficial microorganisms, thus contributing to a sustainable ecosystem.
Therefore, by limiting the use of phytosanitary products in the soil and reducing the need for water, we also preserve the quality of our terroir, which is essential to the production of high quality wines. The inter-weed tool holder allows us to adopt a more environmentally friendly approach while maintaining the productivity and profitability of our operation.
In a context where sustainability has become a crucial issue for the agricultural sector, Domaine Pique-Basse is proud to be actively involved in the transition towards more ecological agricultural practices. With the support of the Southern Region and Europe, we are able to continue to innovate and contribute to the preservation of our precious environment, while offering superior quality products to our discerning consumers.
