GRAND VIN RED 2005 AOC Saint-Chinian
Soils: Clayey limestone (Mourvèdre, Syrah, Carignan, Grenache), Sandstone (Syrah) and Schist (Grenache)
Grape varieties: Mourvèdre: 34 %, Syrah: 42 %, Grenache: 14 %, Carignan: 10 %
Harvest: By hand, in crates, with sorting
Harvest start date: 19 September 2001
Vinification: Traditional, with 4 to 6 weeks' fermentation time. Malolactic fermentation in the barrel
Maturing: In the barrel on fine lees
Treatment of the wine: Not fined, not filtered
Alcoholic strength: 14 % vol.
Packaging: 75 cl Bordeaux bottles
Tasting notes:
The initial bouquet is one of great sweetness, with aromas of cocoa bean, sweet spices and thyme harmoniously combined with toasted bread notes.
Smooth and full of flavour on the palate, with delightfully long-lasting red berry and spicy flavours.
Tasting suggestions:
This wine’s elegance and richness is best expressed at a temperature of around 18°C.
This “Grand Vin” is an ideal accompaniment to a wide range of strongly-flavoured dishes (game, meat cooked in sauce), red meat and many other foods.
If opened now, it should be decanted to achieve its full expression. However, its richness means that it may be laid down for many years.
GRAND VIN RED 2004 AOC Saint-Chinian
Soils: Clayey limestone (Mourvèdre, Syrah, Carignan, Grenache), Sandstone (Syrah) and Schist (Grenache)
Grape varieties: Mourvèdre: 37 %, Syrah: 41 %, Grenache: 12 %, Carignan: 10 %This very rich wine should not be served too warm. It is at its best at approximately 18°C.
It is a delightful accompaniment to quite strongly-flavoured dishes cooked in sauce, game, red meat and many other dishes.
If opened now, it should be decanted to achieve its full expression. However, its richness means that it may be laid down for many years.
Harvest: By hand, in crates, with sorting
Harvest start date: 23 September 2001
Vinification: Traditional, with 4 to 6 weeks' fermentation time. Malolactic fermentation in the barrel
Maturing: In the barrel on fine lees
Treatment of the wine: Not fined, not filtered
Alcoholic strength: 14.5 % vol.
Packaging: 75 cl Bordeaux bottles
Tasting notes:
Aromas typical of the ‘garrigue’ are the first to emerge in the glass, combined with aromas of roasting and red meat.
Concentrated, powerful and smooth on the palate, with a freshness characteristic of the vintage. We find the same aromas as those discovered on the nose, along with notes of blackberry liqueur.
There is a lovely freshness on the finish, with persistent dark berry flavours.
Tasting suggestions:
This very rich wine should not be served too warm. It is at its best at approximately 18°C.
It is a delightful accompaniment to quite strongly-flavoured dishes cooked in sauce, game, red meat and many other dishes.
If opened now, it should be decanted to achieve its full expression. However, its richness means that it may be laid down for many years.
GRAND VIN RED 2003AOC Saint-Chinian
Soils: Clayey limestone (Mourvèdre, Syrah, Carignan, Grenache), Sandstone (Syrah) and Schist (Grenache)
Grape varieties: Mourvèdre: 34 %, Syrah: 38 %, Grenache: 15 %, Carignan: 13 %
Harvest: By hand, in crates, with sorting
Harvest start date: 16 September 2001
Vinification: Traditional, with 4 to 6 weeks' fermentation time. Malolactic fermentation in the barrel
Maturing: In the barrel on fine lees
Treatment of the wine: Not fined, not filtered
Alcoholic strength: 14 % vol.
Packaging: 75 cl Bordeaux bottles
Tasting notes:
Tasting suggestions:
This wine should be laid down and will reach its full expression between 5 and 15 years, but its rounded structure means that it can be enjoyed younger, but should be decanted beforehand.
It should be served at between 17 and 19 °C and, considering its strength, will go beautifully with all kinds of dishes, particularly meats in sauce, such as game (hare, deer, etc...).
GRAND VIN RED 2001AOC Saint-Chinian
Soils: Clayey limestone (Mourvèdre, Syrah, Carignan, Grenache), Sandstone (Syrah) and Schist (Grenache)
Grape varieties: Mourvèdre: 29 %, Syrah: 44 %, Grenache: 16 %, Carignan: 11 %
Harvest: By hand, in crates, with sorting
Harvest start date: 11 September 2001
Vinification: Traditional, with 4 to 6 weeks' fermentation time. Malolactic fermentation in the barrel
Maturing: In the barrel on fine lees
Treatment of the wine: Not fined, not filtered
Alcoholic strength: 14 % vol.
Packaging: 75 cl Bordeaux bottles
Tasting notes:
Tasting suggestions:
This wine should be laid down and will reach its full expression between 5 and 15 years, but its rounded structure means that it can be enjoyed younger, but should be decanted beforehand.
It should be served at between 17 and 19 °C and, considering its strength, will go beautifully with all kinds of dishes, particularly meats in sauce, such as game (hare, deer, etc...).
GRAND VIN RED 2003
A.O.C Saint-Chinian
Soils: Clayey limestone (Mourvèdre, Syrah, Carignan, Grenache), Sandstone (Syrah) and Schist (Grenache)
Grape varieties: Mourvèdre: 34 %, Syrah: 38 %, Grenache: 15 %, Carignan: 13 %
Harvest: By hand, in crates, with sorting
Harvest start date: 16 September
Vinification: Traditional, with 4 to 6 weeks' fermentation time. Malolactic fermentation in the barrel
Maturing: In the barrel on fine lees
Treatment of the wine: Not fined, not filtered
Alcoholic strength: 14 % vol.
Packaging: 75 cl Bordeaux bottles
Tasting notes:
The wine’s richness may be seen immediately in its intense crimson colour.
Empyreumatic aromas dominate. The bouquet is very complex, with almond, thyme, blackberry and spice aromas.
This aromatic richness is supported by a dense, well-rounded structure that suggests that, though it may be enjoyed now, the wine may be laid down for a number of years.
Serving suggestions:
If opened young, this very rich wine should not be served too warm. 18 °C is ideal.
It has the strength to served alongside highly flavoured or spicy foods, such as meat cooked in sauce, game and red meats.
GRAND VIN RED 2000
AOC Saint-Chinian
Soils: Clayey limestone (Mourvèdre, Syrah, Carignan, Grenache) and Schist (Grenache)
Grape varieties: Mourvèdre: 54%, Syrah: 33%, Grenache: 9%, Carignan: 4%
Harvest: By hand, in crates, with sorting
Harvest start date: 18 September 2000
Vinification: Traditional, with 4 to 6 weeks' fermentation time. Malolactic fermentation in the barrel
Maturing: In the barrel on fine lees
Treatment of the wine: Not fined, not filtered
Alcoholic strength: 13.5 % vol.
Packaging: 75 cl Bordeaux bottles
Tasting notes:
The very dark colour is a sign of great richness.
The nose offers a well-balanced palette of ripe fruit aromas (blackberries, blackcurrants, figs...), hints of smoke and scents of the "garrigue", giving the wine elegance and complexity.
Its rich, smooth structure gives it a lovely feel on the palate and a good, long finish. Good potential for laying down.
Tasting suggestions:
This wine should be laid down and will reach its full expression between 5 and 15 years, but its rounded structure means that it can be enjoyed younger, but should be decanted beforehand.
It should be served at between 18 and 20°C and, considering its strength, will go beautifully with all kinds of dishes, particularly meats in sauce, such as game (hare, deer, etc...).
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