Carignan – Vinumlector

Les Armes des Princes Principauté d’Orange Vaucluse IGP

martin — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:31:09 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14%

APPEARANCE
Deep red coloured wine.

NOSE
The nose shows expressive and complex aromas of blackcurrant, cherry-red with violet highlights.

PALATE
On the palate, notes of tart red berries. Pleasant to drink young, it has a clean and frank attack on the palate, and is a supple, fruity wine.

AGEING
9 months in concrete vats, then 3 months in bottle to round out and soften the tannins.

PAIRING
With pizzas, sausages, grilled meats and generally with all types of Mediterranean cuisine. It’s a typical bistro wine, an everyday wine.

RATINGS

Seigneur d’Aupenac Saint-Chinian AOP

martin — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:29:15 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14%

APPEARANCE
Intense ruby color with purple highlights.

NOSE
Aromas of red and black fruits (raspberry, blackberry) and spicy notes of pepper and licorice.

PALATE
On the palate, the attack is silky and the tannins are well integrated. Flavors of ripe fruit and dark chocolate are complemented by a lovely mineral freshness. The finale is long and elegant.

AGEING
After a delicate carbonic maceration (with whole bunches), the wine is aged in French oak barrels for 18 months.

PAIRING
Perfect with roast duck, herb-battered lamb, or mature cheeses like Roquefort and Comté. It also pairs well with dishes such as porcini risotto or grilled vegetables.

RATINGS

4.1

M. Chapoutier Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem Côtes-du-Roussillon Villages Latour de France AOP

martin — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:28:52 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14.5%

APPEARANCE
Beautiful dark garnet dress.

NOSE
Initial nose reserved with a dominant graphite, leather, then intense notes of pepper, black fruit and garrigue.

PALATE
The attack is rich, dense; the rest is fleshy, sunny, long sapid finish, served by fine tannins and a beautiful freshness.

AGEING
Maturing takes place half in vats and the other half in barrels depending on the year.

PAIRING
At its best with duck confit and rib steak.

RATINGS

93-95pts

92pts

3.9

Domaine Saint-Étienne Les Albizzias Côtes-du-Rhône Bio

Vinum Lector Staff — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 09:27:32 +0000

The story began with Michel Chapoutier, a unique man with a thirst for knowledge, definitely one of a kind. He seeks to discover and reflect the full potential of his terroirs and let the soils express their true character. This now forms the basis of the M. CHAPOUTIER ethos to reveal the very best of what the soils have to offer. This domain held a twin appeal for M. CHAPOUTIER: a vineyard already converted to organic in Montfrin in Gard county, and a section in Costières de Nîmes, where the company did not yet own vineyards. The first visit to this beautifully-maintained vineyard was promising, and in 2018, a range of appellations – Côtes-du-Rhône, Côtes-du-Rhône Villages, Costières de Nîmes and Pays d’Oc – have been produced. The vineyard plots are located in the commune of Montfrin. This wine comes from a soil composed of deep red clay and siliceous pebbles of various sizes brought by the sea some several million years ago.

Organic wine

For more info, visit M. Chapoutier website. VARIETALS Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Carignan VINTAGE 2023 Download Tasting Note

Merum Priorati Inici Viticultura Extrema Priorat DOQ

Vinum Lector Staff — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 09:37:24 +0000

Merum Priorati, a notable Priorat estate was founded in 2004 and is located in the east of the appellation around the pretty village of Porrera in the hills northwest of Tarragona. Inici is a 100% estate grown red wine from Merum Priorati winery in Porrera. The grapes are sourced exclusively from the three estates owned by the Bodega, making a total of 29 ha planted with vines. Their vineyards are planted on a slate terrain on the hillsides of Porrera village, a terrain that is locally known as “llicorella”. Inici is a blend with the Grenache as a greater protagonist, a wine that expresses the characteristics of this unique terroir where it comes from and enjoys the prestige of being classified as “Vi de Vila” and certified as “Viticultura Heróica” by the CERVIM, the Centre for Research, Environmental Sustainability and Advancement of Mountain Viticulture, the international organization in charge of promoting and protecting the mountain viticulture as Heroic Viticulture, and certified vegan. For more info, visit Merum Priorati website. VARIETALS 60% Garnacha Negra, 15% Cariñena, 15% Syrah, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon VINTAGE 2021 Download Tasting Note

Aubert & Mathieu Eugénie Minervois AOP

Vinum Lector Staff — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 09:33:56 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14%

APPEARANCE
Beautiful dark deep plum ruby color.

NOSE
A wine with a delicatly aromatic nose and hints of spices.

PALATE
Silky and fluid on the mouth, the smooth palate is dominated by cherry jam with a hint of menthol for additional freshness.

AGEING
Traditional vinification for Mourvèdre and Syrah.
Carbonic maceration for the carignan.
Aged 12 months in concrete vats.

PAIRING
The perfect matches are Grandma’s rillette, chicken satay and pasta Bolognese.

RATINGS

93pts

4.3

M. Chapoutier Bila-Haut Côtes-du-Roussillon Villages AOP Rouge

Vinum Lector Staff — Tue, 11 May 2021 03:33:00 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14.5%

APPEARANCE
Deep garnet red.

NOSE
Aromas of ripe black fruits, such as black cherry, blackberry and plum.

PALATE
The wine is fleshy, well-structured with the warm and savage of soils of the Roussillon area.

AGEING
The wine is aged in vats for few months.

PAIRING
A nice piece of beef is the perfect match for this wine. Also good with Mediterranean food and cheese.

RATINGS

91pts

3.8

Figuière Méditerranée Rosé IGP

Vinum Lector Staff — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 02:58:42 +0000

Figuière is a pioneering maker of superior Provence wines and an ambassador of a new generation of top-level winemakers dedicated to their terroir. Figuière strives to promote the superiority and creativity of the wines of Provence with a novel approach to rosé, designing it just like a "fine wine" in terms of time, craftsmanship and terroir. Figuière wines are the product of an unparalleled union between Provence and Burgundy, the La Londe terroir and the mastery of craft winemakers specialized in great Burgundy whites. The result is mineral and fruity wines that are understated and unexpected, love playing on contrasts and constantly finding groundbreaking combinations with a balanced, authentic and down-to-earth style focused on natural elegance. New look for Le Saint André with the release of the new range “Méditerranée” definitely without complexes and modern, colorful and elegant. Mediterranée wines celebrate the unique art of living of Southern France, whose true elegance lies in its simplicity : an invitation to pleasure, escape and travel. For more info, visit Figuière website. VARIETALS Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan VINTAGE 2023 Download Tasting Note

M. Chapoutier La Ciboise Costières de Nîmes

Vinum Lector Staff — Thu, 07 May 2020 02:38:28 +0000