Saint Chinian
A lovely, gleaming, ruby red. The nose is refined and well balanced with intermingled fruity and spicy aromas of plum, fig, black olive, cigar leaf, black pepper and peat. Great verticality in the mouth, which is very pure with melting tannins. A supremely fresh and vivacious attack marked by Mediterranean fragrances of thyme, tapenade and garrigue, but also more fruity notes of blackcurrant and crushed wild strawberry. A vintage of immense charm that can be cellared for several years.
Technical sheet
Appellation
AOP Saint Chinian
Vintage
2020
Varieties
Syrah 50 %; Grenache 30 %; Carignan 20 %
Alcohol
13 % al. /vol
Terroir
80% schist and 20% limestone clay
Vinification
Traditional vinification in concrete vats. The Carignan undergoes carbonic maceration at 25°C. The Syrah and the Grenache are destemmed but not crushed. Fermentation takes place at 28°C for the Syrah and 30°C for the Grenache. Malolactic fermentation of the racked wine in vat.
Ageing
6 months in concrete tank.
Recognition and awards
- Sommelier Awards 2024 Bronze Medal
Geographical location
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