Vignes Royales
AOP Saint-Chinian
Sedimentary shale soils are rare in the Languedoc they can be found in the upper reaches of Fitou, at Castelmaure, and on the fine Cru Berlou terroir. The aromas associated with Carignan and Syrah are intensified by these black, volcanic, and geologically ancient soils. Berlou is already mentioned in the 14th century: the 1386 A.D. deeds of Cesse non establish the existence of the Berlou settlement. This Châtellenie was attached to the French Crown. A «registry» emanating from the king authorises the planting of vines in the royal forest of the Albières. It is therefore a decree recognising the «Royal Vines» of Berlou which are present to you here.
1 star Hachette Wine Guide
Grenache Carignan Syrah
16-18°C
Clinging to the foothills of the Cevennes, the plots selected for this wine are located in the territory of Saint-Chinian. Soils are predominantly schist soils, some clay and limestone. The vegetation is typical of the Mediterranean climate: cistus, broom, rosemary.
The vineyard is composed of old Grenache, Carignan and Syrah vines, facing south. Grenache and Carignan are all conducted in gobelet. The oldest vines of Syrah are still conducted in gobelet with echalats, other are conducted Royat cordon. The harvest is entirely manual.
Syrah and Carignan are harvested manually and vinified by carbonic maceration. The harvest is done manually also for the Grenache, vinified after destemming into long maceration of 21 days with regular immersion of pomace. The blends are done at the end of malos by the tasting different varietals wines.
With a good aging capacity of 2 to 5 years, this wine will be the perfect match with grilled meats and cheese.
This exclusive blend is charactarized by a lot of finesse, due to the schist soil. The wine expresses the complexity of its terroir: spices, guarrigue notes, round and full body all in one.
