St-Chinian

St-Chinian is a distinctive and delightful French wine appellation with a spectacular backdrop adorning  the foothills of the Cévennes between the larger appellations of Faugères and Minervois. 

St Chinian can be divided into two camps, geologically and stylistically. Surrounding the eponymous village, clay soils produce pleasing fruity wines. Further to the north, at Vieusssan and Berlou, we enter a dramatic, schistous landscape at altitudes of over 200 metres.

These wines are more powerful, with often extraordinary gustatatory profiles and haunting aromas. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdere are increasingly important components in these blends. The best wines are both powerful and elegant, and always have plenty of personality.