Château la Dournie
Château la Dournie Etienne Saint-Chinian
Red wine
4.0
Expert Rating
3.8
Regularly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Château la Dournie Etienne Saint-Chinian is a highly regarded wine from the Saint-Chinian appellation in France. Produced by a renowned estate, this wine showcases the unique characteristics of its vineyard. The vineyard features a diverse terroir, with a mix of clay, limestone, and schist soils, which contribute to the wine's complexity and depth. The winemaking process involves careful selection of grapes and traditional techniques, resulting in a wine that beautifully expresses the region's terroir. Château la Dournie Etienne Saint-Chinian is known for its elegant style, with a harmonious balance of fruit flavors, refined tannins, and a long, lingering finish. It is a wine that truly captures the essence of the Saint-Chinian appellation.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Château la Dournie Etienne Saint-Chinian is a remarkable wine with a rich and complex character.On the nose, it offers an enticing bouquet of ripe black fruits, such as blackberry and black cherry, accompanied by subtle hints of spices and herbs. The aromas are well-integrated and showcase the wine's elegance.
On the palate, Château la Dournie Etienne Saint-Chinian displays a harmonious balance between its fruitiness and its structure. The tannins are smooth and velvety, providing a pleasant mouthfeel. The wine's acidity is well-integrated, adding freshness and ensuring a long and satisfying finish.
It pairs wonderfully with grilled meats, game dishes, and aged cheeses.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
Profile
Sweetness:
Almost dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
High
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Shiraz/Syrah
ORIGINS
Winery: Château la Dournie
Region: Languedoc-Roussillon
Languedoc-Roussillon is an expansive wine region in the south of France stretching from Nîmes and Montpellier east along the Mediterranean coast and inland to the Spanish border. It is the largest wine-producing region in the country, with a long and rich history of winemaking.
The Languedoc-Roussillon region has been producing wine since the Roman Empire. It was the first region in France to produce sparkling wines, and it has been a major producer of fortified wines since the Middle Ages. In the 19th century, the region was known for its sweet wines, but in the 20th century, it began to focus on producing dry wines.CUSTOMER RATING
3.8
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