About this product
The flagship wine of Saint-Chinian — a barrel selection from the finest schist parcels of Canet-Valette. Predominantly Syrah with Grenache and Mourvèdre, this wine demonstrates what Languedoc schist terroir can achieve with biodynamic farming and minimal intervention. Violet, black olive, garrigue, dark cherry, graphite mineral, and smoked meat. More mineral and structured than typical Languedoc, with genuine aging potential. One of southern France's most compelling wines.
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Languedoc lamb with Languedoc Syrah — the wine's garrigue and violet notes mirror the Provençal herbs while its mineral backbone supports the lamb's richness.
classic
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Southern French beef stew with the region's finest red — olives echo the wine's olive notes, orange peel bridges its fruit, and thyme mirrors its garrigue complexity.
classic
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The wine's garrigue and mineral depth are natural companions for mountain game. Juniper echoes its wild herb character while dark chocolate bridges its schist mineral quality.
established
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Regional goat cheese with regional Syrah — the wine's mineral depth and fruit complexity complement the cheese's tangy freshness. Black pepper echoes its spice while honey bridges the schist mineral.
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