Domaine La Madura - Saint-Chinian Classic rouge 2021
92/100 Coup de Cœur
RVF
91/100
James Suckling
17/20
Jancis Robinson
“A charming wine, full of elegance, perfect for pairing with Southern dishes”
“Classic 2021 is a resounding success, with aromas and flavors of wild raspberry and spices—a wine of great delicacy. The tannins are beautifully integrated, and the finish is juicy with a hint of garrigue.” (Le Guide RVF 2024)
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Eye
Ruby-red dress
Nose
Fresh and mellow, with aromas of red berries (cherries) and licorice, and notes of herbs from the garrigue and maquis (thyme, rosemary, rockrose...)
Palate
Round, with supple tannins, a velvety and savory attack, lovely freshness, and red and black fruit intertwined with toasty notes
Serve
At 16-18°C
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with Mediterranean dishes featuring black tapenade, roasted vegetables (vegetable tian), herb-crusted lamb chops, or hearty family meals such as shepherd’s pie or salted pork with lentils...
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated wine (2024 guide) 92/100 Favorite
Rated Estate (2024 Guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the wine:
Classic 2021 is a resounding success, with aromas and flavors of wild raspberry and spices—a wine of great delicacy. The tannins are beautifully integrated, and the finish is juicy with a hint of garrigue.
About the estate:
After completing advanced studies in biogenetics, ampelography, and oenology, Cyril Bourgne began his career in Bordeaux (Château de Fieuzal) before embarking, alongside his wife Nadia, on a more personal winemaking venture in the Languedoc. The vineyard is meticulously maintained, allowing for the extraction of complex and refined flavors during winemaking, which is now carried out in the new cellar nestled within the Saint-Chinian landscape. The precision of barrel aging, applied to the Grand Vin cuvée—dominated by Syrah and Mourvèdre—aims to redefine the contemporary expression of Saint-Chinian.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2023 guide) 17/20
Rated estate (2024 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
[...] This wine tells the story of St-Chinian in its purest form: no frills, no oak-driven whims, no winemaking tricks, no extraction of anything. Just the essence of St-Chinian.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2023 guide) 91/100
About the wine:
A flavorful red with notes of roasted meat, warm spices, leather, dry earth, and a hint of violets. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins. Well-balanced, with a lively core of fruit at its heart and a fresh, peppery finish. Mourvèdre and Syrah made from organically grown grapes. Ready to drink now.
Customer rating
3.3/5
based on 3 reviews
Review by Mr. Gilles D. Published on September 23, 2023
Favorite this vintage’s natural wines, with distinctly southern notes that lack neither freshness nor elegance. The palate, at once slender, round, and deep, is enveloped in a dense, fleshy texture composed of an extremely complex coulis of wild red and black fruits—perfectly ripe and slightly macerated—to which are added subtle animal notes, black olives, and dried herbs mingled with aromas of thyme and bay leaf. Supported by caressing, subtly wild tannins, the texture delivers a particularly smooth, velvety sensation and evolves into a long, lingering finish, rounded off by hints of zan and chocolate. This remarkable Saint-Chinian, with its slightly tight tannic structure, is still developing and should mellow quickly. Taking advantage of the start of hunting season, those of us who are impatient—myself included—will be eager to open this rich and expressive bottle without delay to enhance a delicious wild boar stew with the aromas of the maquis, marinated two days in advance and simmered for two hours, accompanied by polenta with young cep mushrooms from the Cévennes. Rating = 4.2.
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Review by Mr. THOMAS C. Posted on May 4, 2025
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Review by Mr. DAVID D. Posted on September 23, 2024
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