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GRAND VIN RED 2015


    A.O.C Saint-Chinian

    Soils: Clay-and limestone (Mourvèdre, Syrah, Carignan, Grenache), Sandstone (Syrah, Mourvèdre) and Schist (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre) Grape varieties: Mourvèdre: 36 %, Syrah: 45 %, Grenache: 12 %, Carignan: 7 % Harvest: By hand, in small crates, with sorting. Harvest dates: September 15 to 30 Vinification: Traditional with 5 to 6 weeks’ vatting time. Malolactic fermentation in barrels Maturing: Barrels (for Syrah and Mourvèdre), matured on the lees Treatments: Not fined or filtered Alcohol content: 14 % vol. Packaging: 75 cl Bordeaux bottles

    Tasting notes:

    This wine offers a wide, harmonious range of aromas: red berries, particularly cherries, very floral garrigue aromas, lime blossom and toasty, resinous notes. The wine is dense, well-rounded and fresh on the palate, with a lingering, roasted almond finish.


    Tasting suggestions:

    Considering its structure and freshness, this wine may be enjoyed with a wide range of dishes and can stand up well to hot, spicy foods.

    To do full justice to the wine, it should be served at a temperature of around 18 °C.


    GRAND VIN RED 2014


      A.O.C Saint-Chinian

      Soils: Clay-and limestone (Mourvèdre, Syrah, Carignan, Grenache), Sandstone (Syrah, Mourvèdre) and Schist (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre) Grape varieties: Mourvèdre: 36 %, Syrah: 45 %, Grenache: 12 %, Carignan: 7 % Harvest: By hand, in small crates, with sorting. Harvest dates: September 12 to 26 Vinification: Traditional with 5 to 6 weeks’ vatting time. Malolactic fermentation in barrels Maturing: Barrels (for Syrah and Mourvèdre), matured on the lees Treatments: Not fined or filtered Alcohol content: 14 % vol. Packaging: 75 cl Bordeaux bottles

      Tasting notes: This wine clearly demonstrates its empyreumatic character on the nose, with notes of wet bark, roasting, cocoa and dark berries. This broad range of aromas is framed by a supple, velvety structure, supported by a pleasing freshness.


      Tasting suggestions: This wine is more powerful than it may seem and is quite versatile at the table. It may be served happily with delicate dishes as well as more powerful, spicy foods. It’s at its best served at a temperature of around 19 °C and, when young, will improve with aerating in a carafe. With its supple structure it’s easy-drinking in its early years but has considerable laying-down potential. Given time, it may reveal other aromas and its original bouquet may be more fully expressed.


      GRAND VIN RED 2013


        A.O.C Saint-Chinian


        Soils: Clay-and limestone (Mourvèdre, Syrah, Carignan, Grenache), Sandstone (Syrah, Mourvèdre) and Schist (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre) Grape varieties: Mourvèdre: 35 %, Syrah: 43 %, Grenache: 14 %, Carignan: 8 % Harvest: By hand, in small crates, with sorting. Harvest dates: September 30 to October 12 Vinification: Traditional with 5 to 6 weeks’ vatting time. Malolactic fermentation in barrels Maturing: Barrels (for Syrah and Mourvèdre), matured on the lees Treatments: Not fined or filtered Alcohol content: 14 % vol. Packaging: 75 cl Bordeaux bottles

        Tasting notes: This wine’s rich, complex bouquet combines notes of dark berries, tobacco, hazelnut and fig leaves with a background of garrigue scents. Powerful and rich on the palate, but balanced by a real freshness, offering a good framework for these aromas.


        Tasting suggestions: The wine’s balance makes it ideal for gastronomic meals and difficult food matches. It will stand up easily to strong-tasting and spicy dishes. Serve at a temperature of around 19 °C; decanting will be beneficial when the wine is young. Although very pleasing in its early years, it will be interesting to see how it evolves. It has considerable laying-down potential and should be at its peak after ten years or so.

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