SAINT-CHINIAN
Deep ruby red. The nose is powerful bur refined and delicate with notes of cherry, ripe plum, nutmeg, vanilla, mocha and dark chocolate. The tannins are fresh, chiselled and well-rounded, avoiding any sensation of dryness. Cherry aromas are mirrored in the mouth, this time a little jammy, and accompanied by eucalyptus, ginger and peaty notes but also tobacco leaf. A wine of superb tension and huger personality with a long, full, spicy finish, and excellent ageing potential.
Technical sheet
Appellation
AOP Saint Chinian
Vintage
2019
Varieties
Syrah 30 %, Mourvèdre 30 % , Grenache 20 %, Cinsault 10 %, Carignan 10 %
Alcohol
14 % alc. /vol
Terroir
North-west facing limestone clay slopes with 20% inclines that benefit from the presence of 7 wells
across their 25 hectares.
Vinification
The 2019 vintage experienced a rather dry spring, and summer, and the winemaking techniques were naturally adjusted in consequence. A few light pumping over sessions at the beginning of alcoholic fermentation, increasing in intensity at densities of between 1080 and 1020, enabled the extraction of just the right amount of tannins. When fermentation was complete the cap was moistened a few times during the vatting period, a total of four weeks.
Ageing
- 100% aged in barrel
- For 12 months
Geographical location
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