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

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Keywords : Spicy / Fruity / Aromatic

The wine : What a true favourite this cuvée Rien ne m’effraie is, a deep, juicy blend of Syrah and Grenache from Pic Saint-Loup. The palate reveals a perfect balance with wonderful freshness, unfolding spicy aromas (pepper, garrigue, nutmeg, cinnamon) alongside intense notes of black fruits (blackberry, cherry, plum). With this cuvée, Sylvie Guiraudon delivers a warm and powerful wine, once again proving that Pic Saint-Loup is undeniably one of the finest appellations in the Languedoc region.

Volume : 75cl

Type : Red Wine

Grape varieties : 70% Syrah and 30% Grenache

AOC : Pic Saint-Loup

Aging potential : To drink now and keep until 2032

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, skeptics 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 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; so here, it is her wines that speak for her... so listen to them!