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AOC Saint-Chinian
Soils: Clay and limestone (Mourvèdre, Syrah, Carignan, Grenache), Sandstone (Syrah, Carignan, Mourvèdre) and Shist (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre) Grape varieties: Grenache: 31 %, Carignan: 33 %, Mourvèdre: 16 %, Syrah: 20 % Harvest: By hand, in small crates with sorting Harvest start date: September 30 Vinification: Traditional, with vatting times of 4 to 6 weeks. Maturing: Concrete vats and barrels (for Syrah and Mourvèdre) on the lees. Treatment of the wine: Not fined or filtered Alcoholic strength: 13.5 % vol. Packaging: 75 cl Bordeaux bottles
Tasting notes:
The aromas are very varied: cherries, pomegranates, peanuts, lime blossom and leather combine to form a typical, harmonious bouquet. The wine is full-bodied and fresh on the palate, with great length and the same aromas, making this a great accompaniment to gourmet dishes.
Serving suggestions:
With its balance and freshness, this wine may be enjoyed with a wide range of foods such as Mediterranean and meat dishes, particularly lamb and veal. Try it with a “navarin” of lamb, for example. This wine is at its best served at a temperature of around 18 °C. If served young, the wine should be aerated. Though very pleasant to drink when young, it will increasingly express the scents of the ‘garrigue’ as it matures.
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