Cave de Saint-Chinian

Languedoc Roussillon, France

Profile

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Cave de Saint-Chinian is a French winery located in the Languedoc region, known for consistent quality across its portfolio with 50 medals earned over three years, including 17 golds, despite not entering formal competitions.

Signature style

Their wines typically reflect the robust, sun-kissed character of Saint-Chinian AOC, often featuring structured reds with garrigue, dark fruit, and earthy depth from Mediterranean-influenced terroir.

Notable distinction

The winery has achieved a high medal count through direct trade or alternative recognition channels, with gold medals highlighting its strong reputation in regional wine circles.

What to look for

Buyers should seek their gold-medal-winning red blends, which best represent the estate's mastery of the appellation's signature Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre varietals.

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Medal Resume

Gold
17
Silver
28
Bronze
5
50 medals across 15 competitions

Winery in Numbers

Total medals 50
Wines tracked 36
Competitions entered 15
Years active 2020–2022
Most decorated Esprit Renaud de Valon
Highest honor Gold
Regional rank #20 in Languedoc Roussillon
National rank #81 in France
Medal Score
129.0

Top Wines

Wine Vintage Varietal Medals Score
Esprit Renaud de Valon 2017 Carignan 5 14.0
8 Secrets 2018 Mourvedre 3 8.0
Le Secret des Capitelles 2019 Garnacha Tinta 2 8.0
Esprit Renaud de Valon 2018 Carignan 3 7.0
Hérault Générique Blanc 2020 Grenache blanc 1 4.0
Le Malicieux Blanc 2019 Grenache blanc 1 4.0
L'Incontournable Rose 2019 Garnacha Tinta 1 4.0
Le Chant des Garrigues 2018 Shiraz 1 4.0
Saint Laurent Rouge 2019 Shiraz 1 4.0
Le Secret des Capitelles Blanc 2019 Grenache blanc 1 4.0
8 Secrets 2017 Mourvedre 2 4.0
Renaud de Valon 2018 Carignan 2 4.0
Saint-Chinian Blanc 2019 Grenache blanc 1 4.0
Pays d'Oc Blanc 2019 Grenache blanc 1 4.0
Pays d'Oc Rose 2019 Cinsaut 1 4.0
Saint-Chinian Rose 2019 Cinsaut 1 4.0
Saint-Chinian Rouge 2018 Carignan 1 4.0
Renaud de Valon 2019 Carignan 2 3.0
Esprit Renaud de Valon 2019 Carignan 2 3.0
Cuvée Caractère 2019 Shiraz 2 3.0

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Competition History

2022
9 medals
2021
18 medals
2020
23 medals

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