2021 Costal

Old vine Syrah, twisting and turning. Inky yet composed - black pepper and violets and blueberry jam. The Languedoc is becoming a veritable treasure trove of small producers finding their roots, dedicating themselves to sustainable viticulture but also relaxed and unpretentious winemaking practice. Joé Chandellier farms 5.5 hectares by himself in St. Côme à Mauréjols, tending to Carignan, Aramon, Grenache and Syrah. Most of the vines are individual bush vines, ranging from 20 to 70 years of ...Read More...

Old vine Syrah, twisting and turning. Inky yet composed - black pepper and violets and blueberry jam. The Languedoc is becoming a veritable treasure trove of small producers finding their roots, dedicating themselves to sustainable viticulture but also relaxed and unpretentious winemaking practice. Joé Chandellier farms 5.5 hectares by himself in St. Côme à Mauréjols, tending to Carignan, Aramon, Grenache and Syrah. Most of the vines are individual bush vines, ranging from 20 to 70 years of age, and are planted on sandy loam on sandstone soils. Joé embraces the spirit of true vigneron culture in France which is to say he is a fierce ambassador for organic farming, making wines naturally, limiting additions to just sulphur (if at all), and making sure the wines are beautiful and well-made. His wines are true to variety, region and type and testament to all the effort he puts into his vineyard and winery. 

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