Saint Chinian
Saint Chinian is located north of Béziers city. Vineyards lay in coteaux, meaning that they cover one side of the hills, the ones facing at the sea.
Saint Chinian is famous since the 14th century although the first vine was planted during the 9th century.
Saint Chinian is usually more tannic than other Languedoc red wines except Faugères strong red wines. However some skillful wine makers manage to compensate with a delicate and full flavor wine. With the quality still improving, Saint Chinian is definitely an appellation to follow.
Saint Chinian wine information:
Name:
Appellation Saint Chinian Controlée
Location:
North of Béziers city in Hérault
Places:
About 20 villages
Soil:
Sandstone
Limestone
Size:
3,000 ha (7,400 acres)
Production:
16 million bottles
more than 90% red wine
Grapes:
Carignan
Syrah
Grenache
Mourvèdre
Cinsault
Type of wines:
Full body red wine
also rosé wine
Age:
3 to 6 years
Vintages(recommended) :
2001, 2000, 1998
Aromas:
Black fruits
Laurel
Cocoa
Food:
Cold meat
Rabbit in mustard sauce
Roasted duck
Cheese:
Pélardon
Neufchatel
Salers
