COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Syrah, Grenache, Carignan
PRODUCER
Les Domaines Auriol
REGION
Languedoc-Roussillon
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Saint Auriol Chatelaine La Clape is a red wine from the AOC La Clape appellation in Languedoc-Roussillon, France. The appellation, recognized in 2015, is the first communal appellation in Languedoc for both red and white wines. The region is characterized by its proximity to the Mediterranean Sea and its clay and limestone soils. Les Domaines Auriol, the producer, is a family-owned winery established in 1995 by Claude Vialade, who emphasizes environmental responsibility and a qualitative approach to winemaking, with a commitment to organic and biodynamic practices.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€10
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
AOC La Clape is the first communal appellation in Languedoc for both red and white wines.
Fact 02
The region's soils are a mix of clay and limestone, influenced by the nearby sea.
Fact 03
Les Domaines Auriol is committed to organic and biodynamic farming practices.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Saint Auriol Chatelaine La Clape begins with a two-day cold maceration to preserve fruit aromas. This is followed by a three-week period of fermentation and skin maceration, which helps to develop the wine's structure and color. The wine is then aged with oak character. Grapes are hand-harvested to ensure quality.
