Domaine Peter Sichel - IGP Aude Pays de Cucugnan Petite France 2022
91/100
James Suckling
90/100
RVF
“Carignan in all its glory”
Petite France is an authentic wine typical of the Corbières region. Expressive and appealing, it offers aromas of crisp red fruits and spicy notes. A hint of garrigue adds complexity and reflects the terroir. The palate is round and elegant, with good structure, while a touch of acidity brings freshness and liveliness.
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Eye
Deep garnet red color with purple highlights
Nose
Expressive and alluring, with aromas of red berries, hints of spice and licorice, and a touch of garrigue
Palate
Well-structured and balanced, with a lovely concentration of red fruit, supple and well-integrated tannins, a hint of minerality, and well-balanced acidity that brings freshness and liveliness
Serve
At 18°-19°C
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with Mediterranean dishes, grilled meats, aged cheeses…
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2025 guide) 90/100
Rated winery (2025 guide) Discovery of the Year
About the estate:
In the 1970s, Peter Sichel founded a winery in Cucugnan out of a love for the place. The vines are planted in a steep-sided valley, at an elevation of 300 to 500 meters, cooled by a cool breeze. 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 retains only 13 hectares on the southern slopes of the valley and in the commune 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 set to bear the Biodyvin label starting in 2025. We’re particularly fond of the complex and elegant Roussanne Vieilles Vignes, and the reds, which showcase the quality of the terroir and the winemaker’s talent.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 91/100
About the wine:
Very dark and full-bodied, yet bursting with fresh black cherries, this Carignan is both bold and crisp on the medium- to full-bodied palate. The long, fresh finish is marked by an intense character of dried herbs. Limited production from a single plot located 400 meters above sea level, on clay-limestone soil. Made from organically grown grapes. Drink now or cellar.
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