Recommended by the New York Times, Wine Spectator, Food & Wines, and Many More. Check out our recent Press.

Award-winning NYC wine shop – free local delivery & fast nationwide shipping. Learn more

Chateau d'Oupia, Pays d'Herault Les Heretiques, 2024

Red Wine from Languedoc & Roussillon, France
by Chateau d'Oupia
$14.99
Taxes and shipping calculated at checkout.
Use code 10OFF to get 10% off 12+ bottles

Château d'Oupia's Les Hérétiques is the kind of bottle that makes you rethink what you expect from a Languedoc wine under twenty dollars. Made from old Carignan and Syrah vines in the rugged garrigue-covered hills of the Hérault, it delivers structure and personality that most wines at twice the price never find. The name is a nod to the Cathar heretics who once inhabited this region — stubborn, independent, and unwilling to play by Rome's rules. The wine follows suit. It's honest, food-friendly, and built for weeknight dinners where you want something serious without ceremony.

Shipping

Every step of the journey is managed to uphold the integrity of each bottle.

  • Nationwide Access: Flat-rate shipping available to most U.S. states with delivery in 3-5 business days.
  • Temperature-Monitored Shipping: We closely monitor weather conditions and make informed decisions to ensure shipments travel safely, with insulated packaging and refrigerated transport available when required.
  • Wine-Specific Protective Packaging: Specialized materials designed to maintain label integrity and prevent breakage during transit.
  • Provenance Assured: All wines are maintained in climate-controlled conditions at our shop until the moment of dispatch.

Returns & Exchanges

We stand behind every bottle we sell.

  • Corked wine? Full refund or exchange within 60 days
  • Damaged shipment? Contact us within 48 hours
  • Storage or quality concerns? We're here to help


View our complete return policy →

Have Questions?

Our team is here to help.

Hours

Sunday - Thursday: 12 pm - 8 pm

Friday: 11am - 9pm

Saturday: 10am - 9pm

Email: help@flatiron-wines.com
Phone: (212) 477-1315

More about Chateau d'Oupia

Château d'Oupia is the archetypal Languedoc house red: honest, generous, old-vine wine from the hills of the Minervois, made by a family that has never been interested in fashion.

The estate surrounds a medieval castle in the village of Oupia, on the Hérault side of the Minervois appellation. André Iché inherited the property and, unlike most of his neighbors, never joined the village cooperative. For years he sold his wine in bulk to local négociants, until a winemaker from Burgundy persuaded him to bottle it himself. He went on to rebuild the cellar and reclaim steep terraces that had been abandoned since the late 19th century. Since his death in 2007, his daughter Marie-Pierre Iché has run the estate.

Old Carignan is the backbone, some of it close to a century old, alongside Syrah, Grenache and a little Cinsault. The range runs from Les Hérétiques, a lively IGP Pays d'Hérault red, through the Minervois Tradition to the oak-aged Cuvée des Barons and Nobilis from the best plots. Expect dark fruit, garrigue and spice, with enough structure for the table. These are bistro wines in the best sense, and they age better than their modesty suggests.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Carignan , Cinsault , Grenache , Syrah

  • Vintage

    2024

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Sustainable

  • Style

    Fruity , Juicy , Spicy

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

What has to say about this wine:

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Grilled lamb chops, cassoulet, herb-roasted chicken, aged manchego, hearty pasta with tomato and meat sauce

Tasting Profile

Dark cherry, black olive, dried herbs, and a hint of leather. Medium-full body, rustic but lively tannins, with a savory, peppery finish.

More wines from Chateau d'Oupia

View all