Saint Chinian
Le Bric à Brac
Unlike the 2012 vintage, made only from grapes grown on clay-limestone soil, our 2013 also includes fruit from schist vineyards. It has a purple-red robe and pronounced truffle aromas while on the palate, it has good structure and minerality which can be attributed to the schist parcels. A lively, vibrant wine with good balance, thanks to grapes picked at optimum ripeness. The tannins are present but well-integrated: a good vintage.
Technical sheet
Appellation
Saint Chinian
Vintage
2013
Varieties
Syrah 50% Grenache 40% Carignan 10%
Production
35 HL / Ha
Alcohol
14% abv
Terroir
Schist and clay-limestone
Vinification
Traditional vinification in concrete tanks. Grapes are destemmed but not crushed. Syrah is fermented at 25°C; 30°C for Grenache and Carignan.
Ageing
15 months in tank.
Recognition and awards
- Jancis Robinson 2016 17.5 / 20 : Quite extraordinary ...! Read article
- Decanter Bronze
- Wine Advocate 87/100 : This solid, value priced efforts have good character and a well made across the board ... Read article
Geographical location
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