COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
PRODUCER
Les Grands Chais de France
REGION
Languedoc-Roussillon
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
JP Chenet Cabernet-Syrah is a red wine from the Languedoc-Roussillon region of France, produced by Les Grands Chais de France. The wine is a blend, typically composed of approximately 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Syrah, and falls under the IGP Pays d'Oc classification. The JP Chenet brand is recognized for its distinctive bottle design with an asymmetric neck, aiming to convey authenticity and traditional French winemaking expertise. Les Grands Chais de France works closely with partner wine-growers and winemakers across the South of France, fostering collaborative vineyard management to ensure the quality of their wines.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€9
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Passed
Ideal temperature
15-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
JP Chenet bottles have a unique, recognizable asymmetric neck.
Fact 02
The Languedoc-Roussillon is one of France's largest wine-producing regions.
Fact 03
This wine is classified under the IGP Pays d'Oc designation.
Fact 04
The blend typically features a majority of Cabernet Sauvignon.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for JP Chenet Cabernet-Syrah begins with harvesting grapes at maturity. They are then destemmed and crushed before undergoing fermentation for 6 to 12 days at controlled temperatures of approximately 25°C. Maceration can extend up to a month to maximize the extraction of flavor and color. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, a technique used to preserve the wine's freshness and fruit aromas. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in stainless steel vats, a method chosen to retain its fruity character.
