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La Pierre Plantée - AOC Saint Chinian Rouge 2021
Regular price
$31.92
Wine Details & Winemaking
Type: Red
Alcohol: 13.5%
Vintage: 2021
Size: 750ml
Closure: Cork
Varieties: 33% Grenache, 33% Cinsault, 33% Syrah
Structure: Medium-bodied with balanced tannins
Terroir: The vineyard is located on a unique terroir with "galets roulés" (large, rounded stones) at an average altitude of 200m, which aids in water retention and radiates warmth for ripening. The vines are cultivated with a gobelet and cordon de royat pruning style and without herbicides.
Harvest: Manually harvested in small crates with careful sorting to ensure the highest quality fruit. The vineyard's yield is kept to 35 hl/ha to concentrate flavours.
Vinification: Traditional winemaking includes indigenous yeasts, full destemming, and gentle pump-overs.
Aging: On lees in tanks for 10 months.
Tasting Notes / Food Pairing & Cellaring
On the Nose: The wine expresses beautiful notes of fresh red and black fruits, such as blackberry, complemented by subtle floral aromas.
On the Palate: This wine combines smooth, rich flavours with delicate aromas and a fine tannic structure.
The palate is elegant, featuring notes of tobacco leaf, incense, and a touch of mulberry, with noticeable acidity contributing to its freshness.
Pairing & Cellaring: This wine pairs excellently with beef, veal, and pasta dishes.
It has a cellaring potential of medium term. Serve at 17°C to fully appreciate its flavors.
La Pierre Plantée - AOC Saint Chinian Rouge 2021
Regular price
$31.92
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Frequently Asked Questions
"Galets roulés," or large rounded stones, cover the vineyard's soil and play a key role in the ripening process.
They retain warmth during the day and radiate it at night, helping to maintain consistent temperatures for the vines.
Additionally, these stones assist in water drainage, reducing the risk of waterlogging while ensuring the roots reach deeper soil layers for hydration during dry periods.
These pruning styles shape the vine to optimize sunlight exposure and airflow, which supports even ripening and reduces the risk of disease.
Gobelet pruning involves free-standing vines with no trellising, while cordon de royat utilizes horizontal training.
Full destemming removes grape stems before fermentation, which reduces harsh tannins and green flavours, resulting in a smoother, more elegant wine.
Gentle pump-overs circulate the juice over the cap of grape skins, ensuring even extraction of colour, flavour, and tannins without overworking the wine, preserving its balance and finesse.
