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Grand Vin Saint-Chinian - 2005

Domaine La Madura

4.0 / 5.0

Region: France » Languedoc-Roussillon » Saint-Chinian AOC
Type: red still, dry
Producer: Domaine La Madura
Vintage: 2005
Grapes: Mourvedre, Syrah, Grenache, Carignan
Alcohol: 14
Sugar: unknown
Price: 15 EUR
Cellar: not available

Domaine La Madura Grand Vin Saint-Chinian 2005

A blend of Mourvèdre (34%), Syrah (42%), Grenache (14%) and Carignan (10%). Manual harvest in crates was done on 19 September. Sorted grapes are vinified in traditional way, with 4 to 6 weeks' fermentation time. Malolactic fermentation in the barrel. Wine is matured in the barrel on fine lees. Unfined and unfiltered.

Ratings

June 18, 2024

4.0 / 5.0·

750 mL

·@Wix Kyiv Office · Mixed Bag Vol. 12

Neat bouquet of earth, potatoes in the basement, dark fruits, jam, menthol, and liquorice. Powerful and dry tannins with a tiny bit of jammyness. Full-bodied with a long and flavourful aftertaste.

Wine #5 on Mixed Bag Vol. 12 event.