Domaine BenoniElixir de Schistes Saint-Chinian Roquebrun
Red wine
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.
The Elixir de Schistes Saint-Chinian Roquebrun of the Domaine Benoni is in the top 90 of wines of Saint-Chinian Roquebrun.
Taste structure of the Elixir de Schistes Saint-Chinian Roquebrun from the Domaine Benoni
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Elixir de Schistes Saint-Chinian Roquebrun of Domaine Benoni in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Elixir de Schistes Saint-Chinian Roquebrun
Pairings that work perfectly with Elixir de Schistes Saint-Chinian Roquebrun
Original food and wine pairings with Elixir de Schistes Saint-Chinian Roquebrun
The Elixir de Schistes Saint-Chinian Roquebrun of Domaine Benoni matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of sautéed pork with pineapple, my grandmother's macaroni gratin with gruyere cheese and smoked ham or vienna cutlets.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Benoni's Elixir de Schistes Saint-Chinian Roquebrun.
Discover the grape variety: Carcajolo noir
Light, fruity reds with a clear ruby robe, soft tannins and an airy palate with preserved acidity on cherry, Mediterranean herbs and notes of Corsican maquis. Airy profile. Preserved for its patrimonial value in the Corsican CRVI collections and on a few parcels of growers attached to insular ampelography. Autochthonous black Corsican variety (synonym of Carcajolo Nero), grown in confidential quantities in Corse-du-Sud.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Elixir de Schistes Saint-Chinian Roquebrun from Domaine Benoni are 2017, 2015, 2013
Informations about the Domaine Benoni
The Domaine Benoni is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 4 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: Fade
Wine lacking in sapidity, flat, soft and without character.
