Chanmé Méchant
France
Raise a toast to France’s southern coast
ABOUT THIS WINE:
Chanmé Méchant
Pinot Noir
Chanmé Méchant is back to beckon you to France's southern shores. Our light and fruity Pinot Noir will become your new favorite, with playful red fruit character and French elegance. With each sip, you'll rediscover the joys of Pays d'Oc wine, where picturesque vineyards stretch from the mountains to the sea. Here, cooling northern winds allow finicky Pinot Noir to find a perfect balance of ripe fruit flavor without losing its hallmark acidity. The Pays d'Oc’s reputation for diverse styles and experimentation set it apart from other French regions where strict wine laws still rule. Numerous soil types and microclimates host over 63 grape varieties, allowing winemakers freedom to explore, making this southern region a delicious source of high-value wines in exciting styles. Scroll through the image carousel above to learn more about this wine.
ABOUT THIS WINE
Chanmé Méchant
Pinot Noir
Chanmé Méchant is back to beckon you to France's southern shores. Our light and fruity Pinot Noir will become your new favorite, with playful red fruit character and French elegance. With each sip, you'll rediscover the joys of Pays d'Oc wine, where picturesque vineyards stretch from the mountains to the sea. Here, cooling northern winds allow finicky Pinot Noir to find a perfect balance of ripe fruit flavor without losing its hallmark acidity. The Pays d'Oc’s reputation for diverse styles and experimentation set it apart from other French regions where strict wine laws still rule. Numerous soil types and microclimates host over 63 grape varieties, allowing winemakers freedom to explore, making this southern region a delicious source of high-value wines in exciting styles. Scroll through the image carousel above to learn more about this wine.
WINE REGION:
France
While it was not the first country to master winemaking, no other country has determined the course of wine and wine culture as much as France. From the sparkling wines of Champagne to the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay of Burgundy; from Bordeaux's sumptuous blends to Alsace's Riesling; and from the Loire Valley's Sauvignon Blancs to exciting new regions like Pays d'Oc in the south, France has given the world nearly all the major styles and grape varieties that dominate what we drink today. There are numerous reasons why France and wine are so inextricably linked, but perhaps the foremost is geography. Few places can rival France's unique array of hot and cool-climate regions and the abundant maritime influences and mountainous terrain found throughout the country.
WINE REGION
France
While it was not the first country to master winemaking, no other country has determined the course of wine and wine culture as much as France. From the sparkling wines of Champagne to the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay of Burgundy; from Bordeaux's sumptuous blends to Alsace's Riesling; and from the Loire Valley's Sauvignon Blancs to exciting new regions like Pays d'Oc in the south, France has given the world nearly all the major styles and grape varieties that dominate what we drink today. There are numerous reasons why France and wine are so inextricably linked, but perhaps the foremost is geography. Few places can rival France's unique array of hot and cool-climate regions and the abundant maritime influences and mountainous terrain found throughout the country.
FLAVOR PROFILE:
Pairs well with…
Duck Breast, Feta and Spinach Frittata, Antipasto
Pairs well with…
Duck Breast, Feta and Spinach Frittata, Antipasto
FLAVOR PROFILE
Pairs well with…
Duck Breast, Feta and Spinach Frittata, Antipasto
Pairs well with…
Duck Breast, Feta and Spinach Frittata, Antipasto
TASTING NOTES:
Pomegranate
Cherry
Vanilla
Our Pinot Noir is charming and approachable. Strawberry and red cherry aromas lead to a dry palate with elegant acidity and soft tannins. Fresh pomegranate notes join hints of vanilla and butterscotch from French oak before red berry flavors carry through to the finish.
TASTING NOTES
Pomegranate
Cherry
Vanilla
Our Pinot Noir is charming and approachable. Strawberry and red cherry aromas lead to a dry palate with elegant acidity and soft tannins. Fresh pomegranate notes join hints of vanilla and butterscotch from French oak before red berry flavors carry through to the finish.
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."