Assignan Plot : Sandstone terroir

Mineral and delicate

Sentiers de Bagatelle White

White – AOC Saint Chinian

60% roussane, 20% Carignan blanc, 15% grenache blanc, 5% vermentino

Altitude and Assignan Sandstone shape this wine with an almost northern accent. It is surprising to find vintage after vintage the same freshness of aromas : citrus, lime, Kumquat, white peach, and this nervous mouth that  give this wine such an original style.

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Sentiers de Bagatelle Colline

Rosé – AOC Saint- Chinian

50% cinsault, 30% grenache, 20% carignan

« It is in the nineties, on a harvesting day that Luc found the final touch for an ideal rosé. Since then, he has applied his know- how to all the grape varieties of the domain, from the majority of the terroirs, with accurate maturities.
Colline d’Assignan, with its spring-like flowery label illustrates perfectly his talent. Powdery color, vibrant nose (white peach, strawberry sweet), delicate and impulsive mouth, long finish »

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Sentiers de Bagatelle Colline

Red - AOC - Saint Chinian

60% roussane, 20% Carignan blanc, 15% grenache blanc, 5% vermentino

Altitude and Sandstone  shape this wine with a northern accent.
If the idea of the cuvee is to reflect a specific landscape, then we’ve won the bet. This wine has relief. First it shows a pleasant outline. You climb slowly, picking cherries and blue berries. Very quickly you discover pepper, olive puree, a hint of juniper.

The tannins are four squared, very present. All these aromas keep the expression of sandstone terroirs. This is particularly marked because of the altitude.
A path to discover…

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