The Chateau Cadorin

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Appellation 
Saint-Chinian

Terroir 
Mainly clay/limestone.
Long extended limestone plateaus (north-east/south-west) formed by sea in
the Secondairy and Tertiary periods. Series of rock formations giving the
landscape its particular colours of bright white rocks blending with the
red tones of the bauxite, the sandstone and the clay.

Grape varieties
40% syrah
40% grenache
20%mourvèdre

Yield
45 Hl /hectares

Vinification
Destemming and sorting is done by hand for the total harvest.
Cooled pre-fermentary maceration at 7ºC for 48 hours.
Fermentation during 10 days for Syrah and Grenache and 14 days for
Mourvedre at temperatures regulated between 22º and 24ºC.
Delestages (crushing of the cap) and remontages with oxygenations during
the first three days of fermentation after which further remontages depend on
daily tastings.
Racking with oxygenation every 20 days after fermentation during 3 months.

Tasting notes
Finished in crimson tones, this wine is characterized by a strong nose of black
cherries, violets and honey cake. The round and full body is marked by the
flavours of pepper and mocha. The very elegant tannins make it a harmonious
blend. A wine to be discovered without further delay accompanied by game or
charcoal roast. The wine is not filtered, therefore, it should be decanted a few
minutes before serving.

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