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Chanmé Méchant
Pays d'Oc IGP, France
Our newest vintage from 92 Point “Best Grenache Blanc” is full-bodied and flavorful
ABOUT THIS WINE:
Chanmé Méchant
Grenache Blanc
Pays d’Oc is tucked in the southern coast of France. Bordered by the Mediterranean Sea, the appellation boasts a classic continental climate with a hot, dry growing season. Winds from the northwestern part of France blow in and relieve the warm days, giving grapes a chance to fully ripen and develop balanced and concentrated flavors. This Grenache Blanc is a delightful expression of the wines coming out of the region. Grown on land with clay and limestone soil, fruit used for this wine had low yields, but the berries had aromatic potential from the get-go. During oak aging, winemakers chose to keep this wine on the lees, stirring juice occasionally, which led to a rich mouthfeel and full-bodied texture. Featuring a light oily texture, this wine is full of stone fruit flavors and white floral notes. It is bright and fresh, holding its own against fresh dishes of all kinds. Open during ...
ABOUT THIS WINE
Chanmé Méchant
Grenache Blanc
Pays d’Oc is tucked in the southern coast of France. Bordered by the Mediterranean Sea, the appellation boasts a classic continental climate with a hot, dry growing season. Winds from the northwestern part of France blow in and relieve the warm days, giving grapes a chance to fully ripen and develop balanced and concentrated flavors. This Grenache Blanc is a delightful expression of the wines coming out of the region. Grown on land with clay and limestone soil, fruit used for this wine had low yields, but the berries had aromatic potential from the get-go. During oak aging, winemakers chose to keep this wine on the lees, stirring juice occasionally, which led to a rich mouthfeel and full-bodied texture. Featuring a light oily texture, this wine is full of stone fruit flavors and white floral notes. It is bright and fresh, holding its own against fresh dishes of all kinds. Open during ...
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…
Soups and Bisques, Clam Chowder, Fried Calamari
Pairs well with…
Soups and Bisques, Clam Chowder, Fried Calamari
FLAVOR PROFILE
Pairs well with…
Soups and Bisques, Clam Chowder, Fried Calamari
Pairs well with…
Soups and Bisques, Clam Chowder, Fried Calamari
TASTING NOTES:
Peach
Fresh Herbs
White Flowers
Full-bodied and almost creamy in mouthfeel, this wine features peach and nectarine flavors that meld with bold white floral aromas. A savory and floral Herbs de Provence note combines with slight acidity and a light oily texture. A perfect pair for dishes that are robust and creamy. "Imagine a sugarless honeydew melon, and you'll have a great idea what this bottle has to offer. It's quite delicate on the nose, with soft melon and floral aromas. The palate entry is equally soft, but the flavor comes on brightly, with little or no new oak interference that allows the fruit to speak clearly. Importer Penrose Hill is gaining a reputation as a solid outfit." – Rich Cook, 2021 Winemaker Challenge.
TASTING NOTES
Peach
Fresh Herbs
White Flowers
Full-bodied and almost creamy in mouthfeel, this wine features peach and nectarine flavors that meld with bold white floral aromas. A savory and floral Herbs de Provence note combines with slight acidity and a light oily texture. A perfect pair for dishes that are robust and creamy. "Imagine a sugarless honeydew melon, and you'll have a great idea what this bottle has to offer. It's quite delicate on the nose, with soft melon and floral aromas. The palate entry is equally soft, but the flavor comes on brightly, with little or no new oak interference that allows the fruit to speak clearly. Importer Penrose Hill is gaining a reputation as a solid outfit." – Rich Cook, 2021 Winemaker Challenge.
AWARDS:
Chanmé Méchant
7 TOTAL AWARDS
94 Points, 2021 Winemaker Challenge
Platinum Medal, 2021 Winemaker Challenge
Silver Medal, 2021 International Eastern Wine Competition
AWARDS
Chanmé Méchant
7 TOTAL AWARDS
94 Points, 2021 Winemaker Challenge
Platinum Medal, 2021 Winemaker Challenge
Silver Medal, 2021 International Eastern Wine Competition
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."