Saint-Chinian is a red produced by Les Païssels in Languedoc, France. Made from Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre and Carignan. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Region: Languedoc
Country: France
Grapes: Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Carignan
Tasting profile
Structure: full-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
Les Païssels' Saint-Chinian red is a warm, herb-scented Languedoc blend — black cherry and garrigue over a peppery, structured frame, from schist and sandstone terraces.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Languedoc, France
Languedoc is a vast wine region sweeping along France's Mediterranean coast in the south, from the Rhône delta toward the Spanish border.
Syrah
Syrah is a red grape from the Northern Rhône in France, responsible for some of the world's most dramatic, savoury reds.
Grenache
Grenache is a red grape that originated in the Aragón region of Spain, where it is called Garnacha, and it is widely grown across the Mediterranean.
Mourvèdre
Mourvèdre is a red grape of Spanish origin, at home around Valencia and Murcia, where it is called Monastrell.
Carignan
Carignan is a red grape of Spanish origin, traced to Aragón, where it is known as Cariñena.
More wines
From Les Païssels
- Touche Pas Au Gibi — Les Païssels
More red wines from Languedoc
- Accords — Terre des 2 Sources, Terrasses du Larzac
- Antonin et Louis — Mas de la Seranne, Terrasses du Larzac
- Antonyme — Domaine Canet Valette, Saint-Chinian
- Cabrières Cabanon — Fulcrand, Cabrières
Frequently asked questions
Where is Saint-Chinian from?
Saint-Chinian is produced by Les Païssels in Languedoc, France.
What grapes are in Saint-Chinian?
Saint-Chinian is a blend of Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre and Carignan.