Domaine des JouglaInitiale Saint-Chinian Rouge
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 5 varietals which are the Carignan, the Grenache, the Mourvèdre, the Syrah and the Grenache noir.
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 Initiale Saint-Chinian Rouge from the Domaine des Jougla
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Initiale Saint-Chinian Rouge of Domaine des Jougla in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Initiale Saint-Chinian Rouge of Domaine des Jougla in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon often reveals types of flavors of oak.
Food and wine pairings with Initiale Saint-Chinian Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with Initiale Saint-Chinian Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with Initiale Saint-Chinian Rouge
The Initiale Saint-Chinian Rouge of Domaine des Jougla matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or pasta such as recipes of beef goulash, roast veal with mustard cream or meat and cheese pie.
Details and technical informations about Domaine des Jougla's Initiale Saint-Chinian Rouge.
Discover the grape variety: Carignan
Intensely coloured and powerful reds with a deep colour, firm tannins and high acidity, on aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, plum, garrigue, pepper, liquorice and balsamic notes. Old vines (>50 years, often centenary) yield exceptional cuvées. A historical pillar of Languedoc-Roussillon blends (Corbières, Minervois, Fitou, Maury) and star of Catalan Priorat under the name Cariñena. Very late-ripening variety from Aragon, also called Mazuelo in Rioja.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Initiale Saint-Chinian Rouge from Domaine des Jougla are 2020, 0, 2017
Informations about the Domaine des Jougla
The Domaine des Jougla is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 16 wines for sale in the of Saint-Chinian to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Saint-Chinian
Languedoc cru between Beziers and Saint-Pons, signature dual terroir. Fleshy Mediterranean reds with notes of black fruit (blackberry, black cherry), garrigue, pepper, liquorice and spice, firm tannins and a sun-drenched palate. Northern schists: fruitier, smokier profile. Southern clay-limestone: more structured wines.
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: Light (taste of)
Taste close to oxidation, characteristic of champagnes altered by prolonged exposure to light.
