Domaine Canet Valette - Saint-Chinian Maghani 2021
93/100
RVF
"An iconic Saint-Chinian that captivates with its depth and aromatic richness"
Maghani reveals a complex bouquet that evokes the Mediterranean terroir. A magnificent, sophisticated Saint-Chinian that captivates with its depth and richness. The perfect wine for holiday meals...
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Eye
Deep garnet color
Nose
A complex bouquet of terracotta, pepper, bell pepper, spices, and garrigue
Palate
Deep and velvety, with a refined structure, well-integrated tannins, and a fresh, licorice-tinged finish
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour beforehand in a carafe
Drink before
2035+
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with game, woodcocks, roast goose with spices and candied fruit, chocolate desserts…
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2026 guide): 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable production, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
Marc Valette crafted wines in his own image—full-bodied wines that all expressed a clear sense of power. He practices organic farming and limits himself to very low yields. He has shifted the entire lineup toward wines that can be enjoyed much sooner. At the top of the range, the Maghani wine takes its name from the “wine of the Magi” in the quatrains of the great Persian poet Omar Khayyam. We have a particular fondness for the entry-level wines, notably “Ivresses” and “Une et mille nuits.” The next generation is already in place, with Marc’s son, Camille, set to take over starting with the 2024 harvest.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2025 guide) 93/100 (2020 vintage)
Rated Estate (2026 Guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
In Saint-Chinian, Marc Valette is one of those pioneers, having produced quality wines since the early 1990s. “It was Jean-François Izarn (Domaine Borie La Vitarèle) who sparked it all. After meeting him, I went from being a simple farmer to a wine enthusiast,” says this humble, big-hearted winemaker. His limestone vineyard, with its alkaline soil, comprises 21 hectares of organic vineyards laid out around the winery. In the mid-2000s, when Marc decided to produce more elegant wines and found his signature style, his wines achieved a balance between finesse and complexity, thanks to grapes harvested at a less ripe stage and gentler extraction methods. The profile of these wines—enjoyable when young yet capable of remarkable aging—is appealing in more ways than one. The quality of the wines tasted this year and the pleasure they provide confirm the well-deserved nature of the second star.
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