Wines

Clos Bagatelle
Donnadieu, Cuvee Camille et Juliette 2010

AOC Saint Chinian

A powerful red wine made from Grenache, Syrah and Carignan, it is full of rich red berry fruit and forest fruit flavours and aromas. It has a lovely streak of sweet spice particularly on the length, and just a touch of dried thyme. The tannins are soft and well controlled, and the balance lovely.

A full tasting note to follow

Maturity: drink on the fruit now, or keep for up to four years (2015)

Food: lamb chops, red meats, rabbit stew, roast duck, aubergine parmiginano, hard cheeses

Varieties: 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 20% Carignan

Alcohol: 13% abv or 10 units per bottle

Vinification:

Handpicked and destemmed grapes are fermented for 10 days (Carignan), 20 days (Grenache) or 28 days (Syrah)
After a gentle press the varietal wines are aged in large old oak barrels for 8 months before blending and bottling