Viranel Saint-Chinian Rouge 'Intuition' 2018 brand_Totara The acidity is bracingly high

The acidity is bracingly high and refreshing

A European immigrant

and grilled pineapple with touches of honeysuckle on the nose

and with aged cheese

and also famously the favourite whisky of Captain Lewis Nixon of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment

Viranel Saint-Chinian Rouge 'Intuition' 2018 brand_Totara The acidity is bracingly highThis is an incredible Saint Chinian from the top producer of the region. It was made from older vines (30 to 90 years of age) on southern facing limestone terraces. It is extremely refreshing with blackcurrant fruit notes dominant. The bouquet is of violets and griotte cherries with hints of liquorice behind. The tannins are ripe and bold but not over emphasised. A great wine that is ready for young drinking but will last for a further 6 years.