Château Prieure Saint-AndreTradition Saint-Chinian
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or pasta.
Taste structure of the Tradition Saint-Chinian from the Château Prieure Saint-Andre
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Tradition Saint-Chinian of Château Prieure Saint-Andre in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Tradition Saint-Chinian
Pairings that work perfectly with Tradition Saint-Chinian
Original food and wine pairings with Tradition Saint-Chinian
The Tradition Saint-Chinian of Château Prieure Saint-Andre matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of beef bobotie, spaghetti with courgettes and italian ham or tournedos rossini with port sauce.
Details and technical informations about Château Prieure Saint-Andre's Tradition Saint-Chinian.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Informations about the Château Prieure Saint-Andre
The Château Prieure Saint-Andre is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 8 wines for sale in the of Saint-Chinian Roquebrun to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Saint-Chinian Roquebrun
Communal AOC within Saint-Chinian on 5 Hérault communes (~250 ha across Berlou, Cessenon, Prades, Roquebrun and Vieussan, schist-dominant north, 150–400 m south-facing, sunny Mediterranean microclimate, green harvest in July, ≤40 hl/ha). Grenache Noir and Syrah as the flagship reds — supple, fruity, generous with a distinctive schist minerality. Carignan Noir and Mourvèdre as accessory complements. A recognisable identity.
The wine region of Languedoc-Roussillon
Largest single French vineyard, dominated by sunny, generous reds. Spicy Syrah, candied Grenache (ripe fruit, garrigue), structured Carignan, deep Mourvèdre, supple Cinsault. Stars: structured Corbières, Minervois, Faugères, Saint-Chinian; round Côtes-du-Roussillon. Legendary vins doux naturels: Banyuls and Maury (fortified Grenache) with notes of cocoa, fig, prune.
The word of the wine: Sour
Said of a wine that is unpleasantly pungent and has a vinegar-like odour.
