Guilhem Rouge is the result of a unique, southern-style blend — Alicante, Carignan, and Merlot — grown on the Jurassic limestone slopes of Villeveyrac, an arid and dry terroir rich in bauxite. These unique soils, typical of the area surrounding the Thau Lagoon, give the wines a distinctive minerality and a beautiful natural structure. Yields, deliberately limited to an average of 50 hl/ha, ensure fruit concentration without forced extraction.
Winemaking is traditional and straightforward: full destemming, maceration for 10 to 12 days at 25 to 30 °C, and regular pumping over for a gentle and gradual extraction of tannins.
The 2025 has an intense, deep red color. The nose is complex, combining red fruits and Mediterranean spices. On the palate, it offers a supple and fruity attack, well-integrated tannins, and lovely finesse.
Serve between 18 and 20 °C, after light decanting. Pairings: vegetable terrines, leg of lamb, roasted poultry, aged cheeses. Best enjoyed within 3 years.