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Chanmé Méchant

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

Pomegranate

Strawberry

Strawberry

Oak

Oak

Flavor profile:


BodyMedium

Very LightFull

SweetnessDry

Bone DrySweet

Fruit IntensityMedium

LowPronounced

AcidityMild

LowPronounced

Region:


Pays d'Oc
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 Winemaker Challenge
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
Platinum Medal, 2021 Winemaker Challenge
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, 2021 San Francisco International Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2021 Harvest Challenge
Silver Medal, 2021 International Eastern Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2021 San Diego International Wine & Spirits 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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