Domaine Canet Valette - Saint-Chinian - Antonyme - Rouge - 2023

Wine:

What a delight! The 2023 Red Saint-Chinian Antonyme bursts with freshness and sunshine, offering subtle smoky and bacon-like notes. Violets, dark fruits, and spices follow, creating a juicy, rich, and flavorful profile with vibrant freshness and fine, radiant tannins. This is a wine full of energy and flavor, perfect for enjoying now. A harmonious blend of Cinsault, Carignan, Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Syrah. Rated 92/100 by the Selection Committee and RVF.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. De-stemming and crushing, short maceration of 5 to 10 days.

Color:

Intense, brilliant carmine red.

Nose:

Rich, powerful aromatic bouquet of black fruits with notes of violet, spices and a hint of smoke.

Palate:

A delicious juice with a fleshy structure, freshness and controlled balance.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Grilled prime rib with rosemary, duck parmentier with pepper, marinated beef skewer with red bell pepper.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2027

With 2 stars in the RVF Guide, Domaine Canet Valette sets the standard for Languedoc excellence. In Saint-Chinian, Marc Valette was one of the early pioneers, revolutionizing the region's winemaking in the 1990s. The limestone soils naturally provide refreshing minerality, enhanced by the touch of a master winemaker.

With organic farming, perfectly timed ripeness, gentle extractions, and carefully measured aging, these wines shine with elegance, offering immediate enjoyment in their youth and impressive aging potential. The expert balance of southern flavors is evident, winning over both wine enthusiasts and critics alike.