Winery ViranelSaint Chinian V de Viranel
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.
Taste structure of the Saint Chinian V de Viranel from the Winery Viranel
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Saint Chinian V de Viranel of Winery Viranel 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 Saint Chinian V de Viranel of Winery Viranel in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon often reveals types of flavors of oaky, earthy or coffee and sometimes also flavors of black fruits, chocolate or non oak.
Food and wine pairings with Saint Chinian V de Viranel
Pairings that work perfectly with Saint Chinian V de Viranel
Original food and wine pairings with Saint Chinian V de Viranel
The Saint Chinian V de Viranel of Winery Viranel matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of burger roll, italian pasta salad or veal tagine with preserved lemons and saffron.
Details and technical informations about Winery Viranel's Saint Chinian V de Viranel.
Discover the grape variety: Jacquez
Deeply coloured, rustic reds with a characteristic foxy taste (wild strawberry, wild raspberry, labruscoid notes), deep purple colour, soft tannins and a light palate with moderate acidity. Banned in France since 1935 (one of six prohibited hybrids). Still found on heritage trellises in the Cévennes and in Brazil as a table wine. American black hybrid (Vitis aestivalis × vinifera) imported in the 19th century.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Saint Chinian V de Viranel from Winery Viranel are 2016, 2014, 2013, 2012 and 2011.
Informations about the Winery Viranel
The Winery Viranel is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 24 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: Acidity
When present without excess, acidity contributes to the balance of the wine, giving it freshness and nervousness. But when it is very high, it becomes a defect, giving it a biting and green character. On the other hand, if it is insufficient, the wine is soft.
