Chateau Saint JeanPimayon Vieilles Vignes Rouge
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with
Details and technical informations about Chateau Saint Jean's Pimayon Vieilles Vignes Rouge.
Discover the grape variety: Zilavka
Structured, vibrant age-worthy whites with a pale golden robe, tense palate with preserved acidity, showing signature aromas of green apple, citrus (lemon), white flowers and calcareous mineral notes. Taut Balkan profile. Star of Herzegovinian white wines, thrives on the limestone terroirs of the Neretva valley around Mostar. Autochtone white variety of Bosnia-Herzegovina and southern Croatia.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Pimayon Vieilles Vignes Rouge from Chateau Saint Jean are 2014
Informations about the Chateau Saint Jean
The Chateau Saint Jean is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 24 wines for sale in the of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
Provencal IGP at altitude (temperate climate): Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Carignan, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon signature reds (78%) — spiced and fruity Syrah notes, Grenache roundness, Mourvèdre structure, supple or structured tannins for ageing. Fruity rosés (15%). Lively, expressive whites (7%) with floral notes from Clairette, Vermentino, Chardonnay and Muscat Blanc.
The wine region of Méditerranée
Vast IGP of south-east France (Provence, Vaucluse, Var, Corsica, Ardèche), 75% rosés. Fresh, fruity rosés with signature notes of strawberry, raspberry, citrus, white flowers and a Mediterranean touch, taut and thirst-quenching on the palate — the quintessential sunny aperitif. Supple reds blending Grenache, Syrah, Cabernet and Merlot (red fruits, garrigue, spice), full whites of Viognier (apricot, flowers) and Chardonnay. Generous everyday wines, expression of the south.
The word of the wine: Rebêche (champagne)
Must obtained in excess of the 2 550 litres authorised for a weight of 4 000 kilos of grapes. The first 2 050 litres constitute the cuvée and the next 500 litres the taille. The rebêche represents 1 to 3 % of the total volume and must be distilled or used to make ratafia.
