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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: 37 %, Carignan: 29 %, Mourvèdre: 18 %, Syrah: 15 % Harvest: By hand, in small crates with sorting Harvest dates: September 12 to 26 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: 14 % vol. Packaging: 75 cl Bordeaux bottles
Tasting notes: This wine has great typicity and offers a great expression of its terroirs. It has a rich array of aromas, including dark berries, cherries, mocha coffee, Sichuan pepper, liquorice and thyme. Supple and velvety on the palate, the structure leads the aromas towards a light, airy finish.
Serving suggestions: This wine may be served with a wide variety of dishes, particularly those that are best suited to its typical aromas. Serve at a temperature of around 19 °C and even lower during the summer.
