Chanmé Méchant
Pays d'Oc IGP, France
The storied Chanmé Méchant returns to Firstleaf with a Silver medal stunner
ABOUT THIS WINE:
Chanmé Méchant
Merlot
The name Chanmé Méchant is what is called a “verlan.” It’s slang that inverts syllables to create new words with fun meanings. This comes from combining the French words Chanmé “excellent” and Méchant “wicked” that when put together mean “wicked good.” It’s a fitting name for this delicious wine, which comes from a location that prides itself on its environmentally friendly viticulture and natural biodiversity. Restrained notes of fruit play off of the elegant structure and texture. We think that this wine is the perfect match for red meats, duck, and spicy chicken dishes. Judges love it too! It took home a Silver medal at the 2018 Harvest Challenge.
ABOUT THIS WINE
Chanmé Méchant
Merlot
The name Chanmé Méchant is what is called a “verlan.” It’s slang that inverts syllables to create new words with fun meanings. This comes from combining the French words Chanmé “excellent” and Méchant “wicked” that when put together mean “wicked good.” It’s a fitting name for this delicious wine, which comes from a location that prides itself on its environmentally friendly viticulture and natural biodiversity. Restrained notes of fruit play off of the elegant structure and texture. We think that this wine is the perfect match for red meats, duck, and spicy chicken dishes. Judges love it too! It took home a Silver medal at the 2018 Harvest Challenge.
WINE REGION:
Pays d'Oc IGP
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.
WINE REGION
Pays d'Oc IGP
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.
FLAVOR PROFILE:
Pairs well with…
Flank Steak, Roasted Duck, Grilled Chicken
Pairs well with…
Flank Steak, Roasted Duck, Grilled Chicken
FLAVOR PROFILE
Pairs well with…
Flank Steak, Roasted Duck, Grilled Chicken
Pairs well with…
Flank Steak, Roasted Duck, Grilled Chicken
TASTING NOTES:
Cherry
Spices
Raspberry
Stylistically this wine lives between the New World and the Old World, marrying the fruit driven qualities with framed tannins and succulent texture. The wine's elegant structure and long finish are the perfect match for red meats, duck, and spicy chicken dishes.
TASTING NOTES
Cherry
Spices
Raspberry
Stylistically this wine lives between the New World and the Old World, marrying the fruit driven qualities with framed tannins and succulent texture. The wine's elegant structure and long finish are the perfect match for red meats, duck, and spicy chicken dishes.
AWARDS:
Chanmé Méchant
1 TOTAL AWARDS
Silver Medal, 2018 Harvest Challenge
AWARDS
Chanmé Méchant
1 TOTAL AWARDS
Silver Medal, 2018 Harvest Challenge
ABOUT THE BRAND:
Chanmé Méchant
The French take their food and wine very seriously, but that does not mean they don't enjoy a bit of fun. Chanmé Méchant is a playful French "verlan"—a word that flips its sound to create a phrase that captures opposites. Chanmé, meaning enjoyable, and Méchant, meaning wicked, come together to form a fitting name for these informal French wines, which are, in fact, "Wicked Good."
ABOUT THE BRAND
Chanmé Méchant
The French take their food and wine very seriously, but that does not mean they don't enjoy a bit of fun. Chanmé Méchant is a playful French "verlan"—a word that flips its sound to create a phrase that captures opposites. Chanmé, meaning enjoyable, and Méchant, meaning wicked, come together to form a fitting name for these informal French wines, which are, in fact, "Wicked Good."