Château Saint Jean d'Aumières L'Affranchi
Vintage 2020
by Joseph Castan Fine WIne
Varietal Shiraz
Color red
Region Languedoc Roussillon
Country France
Medal Score
7.0
4 competition medals
Tasting Notes
Aromas
blackberrysmoked meatblack peppervioletsdark chocolatecedar
Palate
Full-bodied with firm tannins and moderate acidity, offering a rich, velvety texture layered with dark fruit and spice.
Finish
Long and structured, with lingering notes of licorice, smoked oak, and a hint of graphite.
Food Pairings
- • grilled lamb chops with rosemary
- • beef bourguignon
- • duck confit with roasted root vegetables
- • aged Manchego cheese
- • mushroom and sausage ragù
Serving Temp
16-18°C
Drink Window
Now through 2032
Tasting notes synthesized from this wine's competition results, varietal, region, and vintage profile.
Competition Medals
Gold Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge 2022
Bronze Decanter World Wine Awards 2022
Bronze Decanter World Wine Awards 2021
Bronze IWSC International Wine & Spirit Competition 2021
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