# Carra Pic Saint-Loup (2022)

- **Producer:** Château de Lascaux
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre
- **Region:** Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €14
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 14–16 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black plum, black cherry, raspberry, red cherry, black pepper

## About this wine

The Château de Lascaux Carra Pic Saint-Loup 2022 is a red wine from the Pic Saint-Loup appellation in France's Languedoc-Roussillon region. The wine's name, 'Carra,' is of pre-Roman origin and signifies 'stone,' a direct tribute to the limestone terroir. Château de Lascaux has a long-standing family history, with the Cavalier family managing the estate for thirteen generations. The vineyard is situated on limestone hills within the Pic Saint-Loup appellation, a geological formation that contributes to the character of the wine. The estate is committed to organic and biodynamic farming practices.

## Interesting facts

- The name 'Carra' means 'stone' in a pre-Roman language.
- Château de Lascaux has been family-owned for 13 generations.
- The estate is certified organic and practices biodynamics.
- The vineyard soils are derived from Jurassic limestone.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and supple tannins are well-suited to richer proteins like lamb and duck, where they can complement the meat's texture and fat. The wine's inherent freshness and fruit notes can cut through richer dishes, while herbal or savory elements in the food can echo the wine's own aromatic profile.

## Wine making process

The Carra Pic Saint-Loup undergoes traditional vinification with gentle extraction achieved through punching down in concrete and conical wooden vats. Fermentation is initiated by native yeasts with temperature control. Maceration in concrete tanks lasts for 3 to 4 weeks. Following vinification, the wine is aged for a minimum of 10 months in concrete vats. Harvest is performed by hand or machine, with grapes being entirely destemmed prior to winemaking.