La Chouette du Chai - IGP Pays d'Oc - Autoportrait 2024

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Keywords : Fruity / Charming / Pleasure

The wine : Autoportrait perfectly reflects the philosophy of La Chouette du Chai: an authentic, generous wine driven by vibrant fruit. The nose reveals enticing aromas of crunchy cherry, fresh raspberry and blackberry, enhanced by a subtle hint of spice. On the palate, it impresses with its freshness, supple texture and fine-grained tannins, allowing the bright fruit to shine without ever becoming overpowering. Beautifully balanced, lively and effortlessly drinkable, this cuvée is a pleasure from the very first sip. A perfect bottle to enjoy as an aperitif or alongside a charcuterie board, grilled meats or roasted poultry.

Volume: 75cl

Type : Red wine

Grape varieties: 80% Grenache, 20% Syrah

AOC: Vin de France

Aging potential: Ready to drink now and can be kept until 2031

Serving temperature: 16-18°C

The estate: When she decided in 2006 to take over the management of an estate in AOC Pic Saint-Loup, naysayers would not have bet on the success of Sylvie Guiraudon, a shy woman who was then a sales manager in a media group. This was without counting on her determination, her thirst for learning, her enthusiasm, as well as the unwavering support of her husband Alain. Today, Sylvie manages organically and brilliantly the 17 hectares of vines of la Chouette du Chai. These are surrounded by forests of oaks, strawberry trees, and junipers, interspersed with areas of garrigue where great biodiversity reigns. 13 hectares flourish on a clay-limestone terroir around 200m altitude, while the remaining 4 are located around 320m, on a limestone area with a younger terroir. This elevation allows the different grape varieties to benefit from significant temperature variations between day and night, giving the wines superb balance. Like the owl, her totem animal, Sylvie Guiraudon has a definite taste for discretion; here, it is her wines that speak for her... so listen to them!