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Elise

2009 Saint Chinian Syrah, Grenache

Earl Chateau La Dournie Elise is a captivating red wine from the esteemed Saint Chinian region, offering a delightful blend of Syrah and Grenache varietals. This vintage, 2009, showcases a medium-bodied profile with an elegant balance of acidity that provides a refreshing lift to the palate. The wine boasts a prominent fruit intensity, revealing luscious notes of dark berries and ripe cherries, perfectly interwoven with subtle hints of spice and earthiness. The tannins are notable yet well-integrated, providing a firm structure that enhances the wine's complexity. With its dry character, this wine invites you to savor every sip, making it a wonderful companion for a variety of dishes, from grilled meats to rich stews.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Blackberry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Roasted Duck, Grilled Meats, Lamb Chops

Region:


Languedoc-Roussillon
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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