La Chouette du Chai - Pic Saint-Loup - Rien ne m'effraie Magnum 2022

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Keywords : Spicy / Fruity / Aromatic

The wine : What a wonderful favorite this Magnum format of the cuvée Rien ne m'effraie, a deep and juicy blend of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre from Pic Saint Loup ! A perfect balance emerges from this bottle with spicy aromas (pepper, garrigue, nutmeg, cinnamon) mingling with intense notes of dark fruits (blackberry, cherry, plum). Sylvie Guiraudon offers us here a warm and intense wine, proving that Pic Saint-Loup is definitely one of the most beautiful appellations in the Languedoc region ! 

Volume: 150cl

Type: Red wine

Grape varieties: 50% Syrah, 30% Grenache & 20% Mourvèdre

AOC: Pic Saint-Loup

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 operation of an estate in the 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. It was without counting on her determination, her thirst for learning, her enthusiasm, and the unwavering support of her husband Alain. Today, Sylvie manages organically and brilliantly the 17 hectares of vines at La Chouette du Chai. These are surrounded by forests of oaks, strawberry trees, and junipers, interspersed with garrigue areas 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!