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Domaine La Madura - Classic 2011

Saint-Chinian|Red wine

3.6/5 (9 customers)

14/20

RVF

“The 2011 Classic red has slightly jammy aromas but good body, with well-defined tannins.” (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2015 - RVF); A lovely, distinctly Mediterranean character, highlighted by a supple and very fresh attack that lingers on the palate. A Saint-Chinian not to be missed!

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Estate

Domaine La Madura

Vintage

Classic

Vintage

2011

Designation

Saint-Chinian

Region

Languedoc

Grape varieties

40% Grenache, 34% Carignan, 15% Syrah, 13% Mourvèdre

Terroirs

clay-limestone (Mourvèdre, Syrah, Carignan, Grenache), sandstone (Syrah, Mourvèdre), and schist (Grenache, Syrah)

Viticulture

sustainable farming

Grape Harvest

manual

Winemaking

made using traditional methods, with a fermentation period of 4 to 6 weeks

Livestock farming

in concrete tanks and barrels (for Syrah and Mourvèdre) on the lees

Alcohol content

14,5%

Eye

deep red dress

Nose

distinctive, blending aromas of various spices, garrigue, cocoa, and dark fruits with roasted notes

Palate

light, fresh, and crisp, with a smooth, velvety finish

Serve

at 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink from

2014

Drink before

2019

Food and wine pairings

Its roundness and freshness make this wine a great pairing for many dishes. Grilled meats (especially lamb) and Mediterranean dishes are particularly well-suited...

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RVF - The French Wine Review / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2015 guide) 14/20 (Good wine)

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:

The 2011 Classic red has slightly jammy aromas but good body and well-defined tannins.

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

Rated estate (2024 guide) Recommended

Customer rating

3.6/5

based on 9 reviews