Viranel Saint-Chinian Rouge 'Intuition' 2018 brand_Totara and with aged cheese

and with aged cheese

pear and melon make for a pleasing mélange of fruit in this medium-bodied effort

A European immigrant

90% of the vines that make this wine are 45 years old and grow at the bottom of the Schlossberg hill (not a grand cru)

the texture goes from ‘gentle’ to ‘firm’ and back again

Viranel Saint-Chinian Rouge 'Intuition' 2018 brand_Totara and with aged cheeseThis is an incredible Saint Chinian from the top producer of the region. It was made from older vines (30 to 90 years of age) on southern facing limestone terraces. It is extremely refreshing with blackcurrant fruit notes dominant. The bouquet is of violets and griotte cherries with hints of liquorice behind. The tannins are ripe and bold but not over emphasised. A great wine that is ready for young drinking but will last for a further 6 years.