Domaine Peter Sichel - IGP Aude Pays de Cucugnan Cucuniano 2022
91/100
RVF
90/100
James Suckling
16,5/20
Jancis Robinson
"This beautifully crafted, vibrant red wine reflects the best of the Cucugan Valley terroir."
“With Cucuniano, Alexander Sichel champions a Languedoc style characterized by delicate tannins and vibrant fruit.” (The RVF Guide 2025) Rich and expressive, Cucuniano will captivate you with its bouquet of ripe red and black fruits, accented by subtle notes of Mediterranean herbs. Its balanced structure, juicy palate, and fresh, flavorful finish make it a magnificent Languedoc. A beautiful success from Alexander Sichel.
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Eye
Deep ruby red color with garnet highlights
Nose
Rich and expressive, with aromas of ripe red and black fruits, along with subtle notes of Mediterranean herbs, black pepper, and cloves
Palate
Smooth and well-balanced, with aromas of cherry and blackberry, a hint of vanilla, well-integrated tannins, a long and lingering finish, and lovely freshness
Serve
At 18-19°C
Drink before
2030
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with roasted meats, a nice rib of beef, spicy dishes, beef bourguignon, aged cheeses...
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2025 guide) 91/100
Rated Estate (2025 Guide) Discovery of the Year
About the wine:
With Cucuniano, Alexander Sichel champions a Languedoc style characterized by delicate tannins and vibrant flavor.
About the estate:
In the 1970s, Peter Sichel founded a winery in Cucugnan out of love for the place. The vineyards are planted in a steep-sided valley, at an elevation of between 300 and 500 meters, cooled by a coulis wind. The grapes were sold to wine merchants before Alexander, his grandson, took over the estate in 2018. Alexander had previously sold grand cru wines to American buyers before falling in love with this forgotten family estate, of which he now retains only 13 hectares on the southern slopes of the valley and in the town of Rouffiac, at an altitude of 500 meters. He has created a collection of wines with a modern and precise style, certified organic since 2022 and expected to bear the Biodyvin label starting in 2025. We’re particularly fond of the complex and elegant Roussanne Vieilles Vignes, as well as the reds, which showcase the quality of the terroir and the winemaker’s talent.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2024 guide) 16,5/20
About the wine:
Transparent garnet. The label is hardly typical of the Languedoc! The typography is spot-on. Smooth and delicate, with a lot going on in the background. A very atypical Corbières. It seems to embody the refinement of Bordeaux.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 90/100
About the wine:
This red wine from southern France offers striking aromas of dried Mediterranean herbs, candied oranges, and dried cherries, along with a surprisingly light mouthfeel. I love the dry, elegant tannins on the medium-bodied palate. The finish is harmonious and slightly savory. A blend of Syrah, Grenache, and Carignan from organic farming. Ready to drink now or worth cellaring.
Customer Rating
4/5
based on 3 reviews
Review by Mr. BENOIT G. Published on 12/29/2025
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Review by Mr. JEAN LUC C. Published on 12/08/2025
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Review by Mr. DANIEL G. Posted on May 16, 2025
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