Chanmé Méchant 2020 Pinot Noir Pays d'Oc IGP, France

2020 Pays d'Oc Pinot Noir

The Chanmé Méchant 2020 Pinot Noir from the Pays d'Oc IGP region in France presents a harmonious balance of characteristics. This red-hued wine boasts a medium body that gracefully complements its gentle acidity and moderate fruit intensity. The tannins lend a subtle structure to the wine, enhancing its overall profile. The 2020 vintage showcases the elegance and finesse typical of a well-crafted Pinot Noir, making it a delightful choice for those seeking a versatile and approachable wine.

Tasting notes:

Although it emulates Old World styling, our Pinot Noir is informal and approachable. Toasty oak evokes that “red Burgundy” feeling before ripe strawberry and pomegranate flavors bring a welcome playfulness. The finish is a textural harmony between body, acidity, and tannin.

Pomegranate

Strawberry

Oak

Flavor profile:

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:

Languedoc-Roussillon

France's oldest and largest winemaking region, the Languedoc-Roussillon stretches around the sun-kissed Mediterranean from Roussillon to Provence. Taking in everything from rugged mountain slopes to breezy coastline, this vast region features various climates and terroirs. Outside of its famous AOCs like Minervois, Corbières and Saint-Chinian, many Languedoc wines are made in the less restrictive IGP classification, in particular the Pays d'Oc. There are many wine styles made in Languedoc, but full-bodied reds blending Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Mourvèdre and Cinsault are the most common. For summer drinking, look to its fruity rosé, rounded Chardonnay and zingy Picpoul. You will often find grape varieties stated on the label of Languedoc's IGP wines, an uncommon practice in much of France.

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