Aoc Red-St Chinian -Roquebrun
The Saint-Chinian Roquebrun appellation is located in 4 villages : Cessenon sur Orb, Roquebrun, Saint-Nazaire de Ladarez and Vieussan.
This cru area from the Saint-Chinian appellation spreads over a schistous terroir , well protected by the Caroux mountain . The vines grow under the influence of a micro climate .
Hand harvesting is mandatory
The wines from this appellation reveal a complex and red fruit aromatic expression , roundness on the palate with spicy notes and very fine tannins .
Surface : 400 ha on schists
Production: 5500 hl
Grape varieties : Syrah, grenache, mourvèdre must represent at least 70 % of the blend .
Carignan and mourvèdre are limited to 30 % maximum.
The production is only red wines
1 Cooperative cellar
9 independent cellars
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The range at Sud Tendances Diffusion
Domaine des Cimes
Passion des Cimes - Blend of Syrah and Grenache Noir - ageing in tanks
Vertige des Cimes - Blend of Syrah and Grenache Noir - ageing 12 months in new oak
Last edited: 2018-09-06
