Esprit Renaud de Valon
Vintage 2017
by Cave de Saint-Chinian
Varietal Carignan
Color red
Region Languedoc Roussillon
Country France
Medal Score
14.0
5 competition medals
Tasting Notes
Aromas
black cherrylicoricesmoked meatforest floorclovedried thyme
Palate
Full-bodied with grippy tannins and moderate acidity, offering a dense, chewy texture that coats the mouth.
Finish
Long and earthy, with lingering notes of iron, black pepper, and dried herbs.
Food Pairings
- • duck confit
- • grilled lamb chops with rosemary
- • beef stew with mushrooms
- • aged Manchego cheese
- • ratatouille
Serving Temp
16-18°C
Drink Window
Now through 2030
Tasting notes synthesized from this wine's competition results, varietal, region, and vintage profile.
Competition Medals
Gold Terre de Vins 2020
Gold Concours General Agricole Paris Wine Competition 2020
Silver London Wine Competition 2021
Silver Decanter World Wine Awards 2021
Silver Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2020
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