🍷 Chemin des Garennes 2019 – Château Capion

An intense and distinctive Terrasses du Larzac, with a long, spicy finish

Château Capion's Chemin des Garennes reveals the full personality of the great red wines of Terrasses du Larzac. Its Syrah-dominant blend combines the richness of Grenache with the structure of Mourvèdre and the finesse of Cinsault. On the nose, ripe black fruits and garrigue aromas open up to a spicy palette in which pepper plays a special role. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and voluptuous, supported by structured tannins and a beautiful persistence. The finish reveals notes of wild strawberry and sour cherry that add a fruity touch to this characterful red.

🔍 Key characteristics:

• Name: Chemin des Garennes

• Appellation: AOP Terrasses du Larzac

• Producer: Château Capion

• Vintage: 2019

• Wine region: Languedoc – Terrasses du Larzac

• Country: France

• Color: Red

• Grape varieties: 60% Syrah, 20% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre, 10% Cinsault

• Alcohol content: 15% ABV

• Certification: Organic farming

• Terroir: Clay-limestone soils

👁️ Wine profile:

• Appearance: Deep, brilliant ruby red with purple highlights.

• Nose: An expressive bouquet of ripe black fruits, accompanied by notes of garrigue, black pepper and subtle woody nuances.

• Palate: Full-bodied and voluptuous, it reveals concentrated fruit and well-integrated tannins. Spices and black fruits extend the tasting experience into a persistent finish with accents of wild strawberry and sour cherry.

🍽️ Food and wine pairings:

Its structure and aromatic richness allow it to accompany generous dishes and characterful cuisine:

• Herb-roasted rack of lamb

• Grilled ribeye steak

• Spiced duck breast

• Beef daube

• Game in sauce

• Aged cheeses

Our suggestion: Herb-roasted rack of lamb accompanied by seasonal vegetables and rosemary jus. The richness of the dish matches the wine's full-bodied character, while its spicy notes extend the flavors of the meat.

🕰️ Consumption and service:

• Serving temperature: 11 to 14°C, according to the estate's recommendations.

• Preparation: Aerating the wine for about 30 minutes before serving allows its aromas to express themselves and softens its structure.

• Tasting: Savor it to appreciate its aromatic depth, spicy notes and long finish.

🌿 Terroir and expertise:

Located in Aniane, in the heart of Terrasses du Larzac, Château Capion works its plots while taking into account the diversity of their clay-limestone soils.

The four grape varieties are vinified separately in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks after cold skin maceration. Temperatures are controlled between 18 and 20°C to support aromatic extraction.

Twelve months of aging combines stainless steel tanks and oak barrels, allowing the wine's body and complexity to develop while preserving its Mediterranean identity.