The 5th wine comes from the domaine Cantaussel “Pic Saint Martin” 2010 vintage. The colour is very dark, dark grenat with thin legs. The nose is a mix of dark fruits (blackcurrants, mulberries) with some toasted aromas of cocoa and spices. After aeration, we still have the dark fruits with stronger peppery notes, some intensity and freshness. In the mouth, the fresh feeling remains with some silky and fine tannins and a hint of licorice.
Our best pick, after many rounds of voting, went to the “Pic Saint Martin” 2010 vintage from the Domaine de Cantaussel”(…)
Amicale Oenologique Chartraine
Vermentino 2013 : “A lovely wine, with beautifully clear aromas in the nose, light and discreet in the mouth with the white flowers notes, the wine is airy and fresh.”
Prix/Plaisir by Bettane & Desseauve
Pic St Martin 2010 :
“A modern wine because of its style: elegant, flattering and fruity, offering an unrestrained pleasure even though its breed is not questionable. ”
Prix/Plaisir by Bettane & Desseauve
I enjoyed bringing the Pic St Martin 2004 to our blind tasting in 2013.
Not only did this wine win unanimously against 20 other very serious competitors, but on top of that, it also is one of the cheapest…
I would describe it as a wine full of character where the syrah expresses itself very well (mix of pepper, violet and liquorice), the Grenache adds a sophisticated red fruit tone (hints of kirsch) and the age reveals some delicate animal notes.
Tasting this wine is an experience not to be missed, especially at this price, because it fits well above its category.Jules Hoffelt
Founding member of the Oenomed Club, European Champion of blind tasting in 2008
Since we have discovered it, about twelve years ago, Pic Saint Martin remains the preferred wine of the house and of our friends
The nectar and ambrosia. It is powerful, but not too much, generous with some subtle nuances, delicately perfumed, with no aggressivity.
There are probably excellent wines elsewhere, but Pic Saint Martin, in its price category, gives you a lot more for your money ! I have always been surprised by the fact that this wine has been ignored for all these years. Pic Saint Martin, for the happy few!Roger W.