- 90 points -
Decanter World Wine Awards, (Vintage 2021)Lifted and attractive nose, lots of blackcurrant fruit pastille and black olives notes. Lovely freshness, with ripe and chalky tannins.
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Cave de Roquebrun
Saint-Chinian-Roquebrun Les Fiefs d'Aupenac
2021
Country
France
Regulated designation
Appellation origine controlée (AOC)
Region
Languedoc-Roussillon
Appellation
Saint-Chinian
Classification
Not applicable
Varietal(s)
Syrah
60 %
Grenache
20 %
Mourvèdre
20 %
Alcohol percentage
14%
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
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About this winery
Founded in 1967, the Roquebrun Winery is located on a schist terroir typical of Languedoc, benefiting from a unique and very sunny Mediterranean microclimate. The winery's vineyard allows for the production of original, high-quality wines. Indeed, a strict set of specifications regulates pruning methods, trellising, phytosanitary treatments, and yields. The vineyard contains 23 grape varieties and extends over 700 hectares.
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Production notes
Aging for 12 to 18 months in French oak barrels
Tasting notes
Purplish color. Nose of lavender and garrigue with black fruits. The palate is round and silky with black fruit (blackberry, blueberry) with beautiful silky tannins. Pairings with lamb and olives
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