Chanmé Méchant

2019 Pays d'Oc Grenache Blanc

The Chanmé Méchant 2019 Grenache Blanc from Pays d'Oc IGP, France, is a delightful white wine that exudes a light and refreshing character. The Grenache Blanc varietal brings a balanced acidity that enhances the fruit-forward nature of the wine. You'll notice a moderate fruit intensity that adds a flavorful dimension to each sip. This Grenache Blanc is crafted in a style that offers a pleasant crispness without being overly dry, making it a perfect choice for those seeking a harmonious and easy-to-enjoy white wine experience.

Tasting notes:

"Imagine a sugarless honeydew melon, and you'll have a great idea what this bottle has to offer...delicate on the nose, with soft melon and floral aromas. The palate is equally soft, but the flavor comes on brightly, with little or no new oak." – Rich Cook, 2021 Winemaker Challenge.

Peach

Fresh Herbs

White Flowers

Flavor profile:

BodyLight

Very LightFull

AcidityMedium

LowPronounced

SweetnessDry

Bone DrySweet

Fruit IntensityMedium

LowPronounced

Region:

Pays d'Oc

If you've vacationed in the south of France, you've probably visited the Pays d'Oc region. Embracing the Mediterranean from Spain to Provence, this region is famed as much for its Grenache, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay as its endless sunshine. Pays d'Oc covers non-AOC wines made across this large, sun-kissed region, known as France's "New World." Far from the regulations of the AOC system, pioneering winemakers headed here to experiment, crafting many now-famous wines that often state their grape variety on the label—not something that was common in France before then. IGP (Indication Géographique Protégée) within France’s wine classification system focuses on controlling regional and geographical origin. The category is less restrictive than the AOC classification and gives winemakers more freedom with style and taste profile when creating wines.

Awards:

Best of Class, 2021 Dan Berger's International Wine Competition
Triple Gold Medal, 2021 Dan Berger's International Wine Competition
Best of Show Red Wine, 2021 International Eastern Wine Competition
Best of Class, 2021 International Eastern Wine Competition
Best Grenache Blanc, 2019 Sommelier Challenge
94 Points, 2024 Sommeliers Choice Awards
94 Points, 2021 International Eastern Wine Competition
92 Points, 2019 Sommelier Challenge
91 Points, 2021 Sommelier Challenge
90 Points, 2022 International Eastern Wine Competition
90 Points, 2021 Harvest Challenge
90 Points, 2018 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition
Double Gold Medal, 2023 Los Angeles Invitational Wine & Spirits Competition
Gold Medal, 2022 International Eastern Wine Competition
Gold Medal, 2021 Harvest Challenge
Gold Medal, 2021 Sommelier Challenge
Gold Medal, 2021 International Eastern Wine Competition
Gold Medal, 2019 Sommelier Challenge
Gold Medal, 2018 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition
Gold Medal, 2018 New York International Wine Competition
Gold Medal, 2024 Sommeliers Choice Awards
Silver Medal, 2023 Experience Rosé Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2022 Paris Wine Cup
Silver Medal, 2022 International Eastern Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2021 San Francisco International Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2021 Harvest Challenge
Silver Medal, 2020 Dan Berger's International Wine & Cider Competition
Silver Medal, 2020 Harvest Challenge
Silver Medal, 2020 San Francisco International Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2018 Denver International Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2018 Global Wine Awards
Silver Medal, 2018 Harvest Challenge
Silver Medal, 2023 Dan Berger's International Wine Competition
Bronze Medal, 2024 New York International Wine Competition
Bronze Medal, 2018 International Women's Wine Competition
Bronze Medal, 2023 Dan Berger's International Wine Competition

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