Domaine Rimbert Carignator (750ml)
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Wine Type
Red Wine
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Size
750ml
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Vintage
2017
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Country
France
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Region
Languedoc Roussillon
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Sub-Region
St. Chinian
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Grape
Carignan
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Farming Method
OrganicAll of our products that are tagged with the term Organic are either organic certified or organic practicing. Learn More
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ABV
13%
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Food Pairing
BBQMushroom dishesRed Meat
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Vegan Friendly
Yes
Jean-Marie Rimbert, a native of Provence, arrived in the Languedoc nearly twenty-five years ago and managed the vineyards at Château de Flaugergues for five years until he saved up enough money to purchase his first parcels of gnarled ancient vine Carignan that had been nurtured in schist-laden soils for the better part of the last century. Today, Jean-Marie has 20 hectares spread amongst 40 diverse parcels each with different soil compositions and expositions. Berlou has the highest elevation in all of the St. Chinian AOC and is the only place in the region that possesses schist rich soils. From the beginning, his objective was to cultivate vineyards with the utmost respect for the environment and his wines reflect all of the natural beauty, depth and flavor originating from those vines. The wines Jean-Marie crafts are a passionate testament to this region’s multi-dimensionality and ever-expanding potential.
Tasting Notes
On the nose, lots of red fruit character- cranberry and raspberry, with light spice. On the palate, those fruit aromas come through with an addition suggestion of smoked meat. Pair with mushroom dishes, BBQ, or your favourite cut/preparation of red meat.
Method
Made from 100% Carignan, the grapes come from goblet trained, 70 year old vines growing on schist soil. Hand harvested and whole cluster fermented with indigenous yeasts only, the wine spends 6 months in neutral barrel. The Carignator plot is unique as it undulates in many directions making it impossible to plough, therefore wild grasses grow amongst the vines.
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