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The terroir of Saint Chinian is better known for its reds than its whites, but this apparently arid and rocky land is in fact very varied. The altitude, the freshness, and the depth of certain soils lend themselves perfectly to making fine white wines.
This daffodil yellow wine gleams with myriad golden reflections. The nose is subtle and delicate with floral notes of white flowers and broom, followed by apricot, exotic fruit and finally vanilla and star anise. Barrel ageing has mellowed the tannins which are fine, fresh, and elegant. There is superb length on the palate with menthol, vine peach, and apricot, finishing on aniseed, fennel, and lovely mineral notes. A wine of great ageing potential which will develop splendid oxidative notes over time.

Technical sheet

Agriculture Biologique

Appellation

AOP Saint Chinian

Vintage

2022

Varieties

Grenache blanc 40 %, Vermentino 30 %, Roussanne 20 %, Viognier 10 %

Alcohol

14.5% alc./vol

Terroir

Clay-limestone

Vinification

Destemming, direct pressing, static settling for 24 hours to conserve the lies. Thermo-regulated fermentation at 16-18°C for 15 days. Racking 10 days after the end of alcoholic. Racked 10 days after the end of alcoholic fermentation to remove the coarse lees. Aged on fine lees at 10°C for one month before going into barrel. No added sulphites until the spring.

Ageing

50 % in concrete vats
50 % in barrels one or two wine old
Partial malolactic fermentation in 25 % of the barrels.
Aged for 9 months

Recognition and awards

  • Top 100 Sud de France 2024 92/100
  • Jancis Robion feb 2024 16,5/20 Read article
  • James Suckling 2023 91/100 Read article
  • The Tasting Panel Magazine Janvier/Février 2024 93/100 + Publisher’s Picks Read article

Geographical location

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