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House icon ▸France▸Languedoc-Roussillon▸Saint-Chinian

Saint-Chinian AOC

Produced since 1982, Saint-Chinian offers both red and white wines from one of the Languedoc’s oldest growing areas. Whites are frequently made with Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne and Rolle. Reds are made with Syrah and Grenache. The appellation is distinctive for its schist in the north and clay and limestone soils in the south.

Vinorandum rated wines from Saint-Chinian AOC


Saint-Chinian AOC
Saint-Chinian AOC
Domaine du Clos Bagatelle, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
2020 2019
Grenache Blanc (40%)Roussanne (25%)Carignan Blanc (15%)Rolle (10%)Viognier (10%)
“Complex, elegant blend showcasing citrus and wild herb on the nose. Gentle scents of almond and white flower are also prevalent. Impressive structure accentuated with balance and finesse. More Grenache Blanc than in previous years gives this a fresher personality, but still a very food friendly, good value wine.”
89 Paul Caputo
Saint-Chinian AOC “Donnadieu”
Saint-Chinian AOC “Donnadieu”
Domaine du Clos Bagatelle, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
2019 2018
Grenache (45%)Syrah (45%)Cinsault (10%)
“An open, vibrant wine with expressive aromas of violets, black fruit and garrigue. A modern wine with some sweet varietal spice. This is a classy wine with finesse and mineral character. Juicy, but fresh, with an impressively lengthy finish.”
90 Paul Caputo
Saint-Chinian AOC “Intuition”
Saint-Chinian AOC “Intuition”
Château Viranel, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
2020
Grenache Blanc (60%)Vermentino (20%)Roussanne (15%)Bourboulenc (5%)
“A subtle and graceful blend with clean aromas of green apple, citrus and faint apricot. This is a balanced, well made wine with soft, mineral influenced freshness. A sapid, versatile gastronomic style, and fine partner to langoustines.”
88 Paul Caputo
Saint-Chinian AOC “Mille Étoiles”
Saint-Chinian AOC “Mille Étoiles”
Domaine Saint Cels, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
2018 2017 2016
Syrah (50%)Grenache (30%)Mourvèdre (20%)
“Enticing aromas of cherry, blackcurrant, coffee and chocolate. Impressive complexity with subtle notes of truffle and clove. The palate is robust, with lots of bramble fruit and spice. Powerful red with plenty of weight to it. Well balanced, with a moderate finish.”
91 Paul Caputo
Saint-Chinian AOC “Intuition”
Saint-Chinian AOC “Intuition”
Château Viranel, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
2017
Grenache (40%)Syrah (40%)Carignan Noir (10%)Mourvèdre (10%)
“A stylish nose of forest fruits, cherry and liquorice leads into a round, supple palate with velvety tannins. Ripe fruit dominates the finish, but there are some pleasant tertiary notes of earth and spice. Good value wine.”
89 Paul Caputo
Saint-Chinian AOC “Mille Étoiles”
Saint-Chinian AOC “Mille Étoiles”
Domaine Saint Cels, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
2018
Grenache Blanc (50%)Roussanne (50%)
“A polished and refined nose of honeysuckle, vanilla, baked pear, and warm brioche, lifted by some richer notes of melon and peach. The palate is rich but round and approachable. Gentle acidity backs up a moderate finish of citrus, toast and warm alcohol.”
90 Paul Caputo

Other wines from Saint-Chinian AOC


Saint-Chinian AOC
Saint-Chinian AOC
Domaine Clos La Rivière, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
2017
Syrah (80%)Grenache (20%)
Saint-Chinian AOC “Aimadis”
Saint-Chinian AOC “Aimadis”
Domaine des Jougla, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
2018
Mourvèdre (50%)Syrah (50%)
Saint-Chinian AOC “Saint-Martin”
Saint-Chinian AOC “Saint-Martin”
Domaine Carrière-Audier, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
2017
GrenacheMourvèdreSyrah
Saint-Chinian AOC “Vignisus”
Saint-Chinian AOC “Vignisus”
Domaine Carrière-Audier, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
2015
Saint-Chinian AOC “Gilles Cantons”
Saint-Chinian AOC “Gilles Cantons”
Château Fontanche, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
2017
Grenache (45%)Syrah (40%)Carignan Noir (15%)
Saint-Chinian AOC “Les Sagnes”
Saint-Chinian AOC “Les Sagnes”
Domaine Marquise des Mûres, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
2014
Syrah (50%)Carignan Noir (30%)Grenache (20%)
Saint-Chinian AOC “Les Uyères”
Saint-Chinian AOC “Les Uyères”
Château Fontanche, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
2017
Carignan NoirGrenacheSyrah
Saint-Chinian AOC “L'Ivresse des Cimes”
Saint-Chinian AOC “L'Ivresse des Cimes”
Domaine Terres Falmet, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
2016
GrenacheMourvèdreSyrah
Saint-Chinian AOC “Cuvée A'”
Saint-Chinian AOC “Cuvée A'”
Domaine Catahla, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
2017
GrenacheSyrah
Saint-Chinian AOC “Carnet de Voyage”
Saint-Chinian AOC “Carnet de Voyage”
Domaine de Cambis, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
2014
Carignan NoirGrenacheSyrah
Saint-Chinian AOC “Don Rimbert de Berlone”
Saint-Chinian AOC “Don Rimbert de Berlone”
Domaine Rimbert, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
2016
Carignan NoirGrenacheSyrah
Saint-Chinian AOC “Sacré Madelein”
Saint-Chinian AOC “Sacré Madelein”
Domaine La Grange Léon, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
2017
Grenache Blanc (60%)Vermentino (30%)Viognier (10%)
Saint-Chinian AOC “Kalliope”
Saint-Chinian AOC “Kalliope”
Domaine de Cambis, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
2017
Grenache Blanc (40%)Rolle (30%)Roussanne (30%)
Saint-Chinian AOC “La Faute”
Saint-Chinian AOC “La Faute”
Domaine Vila Voltaire, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
Saint-Chinian AOC “Les Jalouses”
Saint-Chinian AOC “Les Jalouses”
Domaine des Païssels, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
Saint-Chinian AOC “Intuition”
Saint-Chinian AOC “Intuition”
Château Viranel, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
2019
Saint-Chinian AOC “Les Narys”
Saint-Chinian AOC “Les Narys”
Domaine Bordes, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
2017
Carignan NoirGrenacheMourvèdreSyrah
Saint-Chinian AOC “Metiss”
Saint-Chinian AOC “Metiss”
Domaine Marquise des Mûres, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
2016
Syrah (50%)Carignan Noir (30%)Cinsault (10%)Grenache (10%)
Saint-Chinian AOC “L'Insolent”
Saint-Chinian AOC “L'Insolent”
Domaine La Grange Léon, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
2017
Grenache (60%)Syrah (30%)Carignan Noir (10%)
Saint-Chinian AOC “Le Castelas”
Saint-Chinian AOC “Le Castelas”
Domaine Carrière-Audier, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
2017
GrenacheMourvèdreSyrah
Saint-Chinian AOC “Cuvée Passion Rosée”
Saint-Chinian AOC “Cuvée Passion Rosée”
Château Fontanche, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
2017
Saint-Chinian AOC “A Contre Courant”
Saint-Chinian AOC “A Contre Courant”
Domaine Terres Falmet, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
2016
Carignan NoirGrenache
Saint-Chinian AOC “L'Audacieux”
Saint-Chinian AOC “L'Audacieux”
Domaine La Grange Léon, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
2016
Carignan NoirGrenacheSyrah
Saint-Chinian AOC “L'Enaurada”
Saint-Chinian AOC “L'Enaurada”
Domaine Castan, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
2016
GrenacheSyrah
Saint-Chinian AOC “Les Travers de Marceau”
Saint-Chinian AOC “Les Travers de Marceau”
Domaine Rimbert, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
2018
Carignan NoirGrenacheSyrah
Saint-Chinian AOC “Sibylline”
Saint-Chinian AOC “Sibylline”
Domaine Terres Falmet, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
2019
Saint-Chinian AOC “Mezura”
Saint-Chinian AOC “Mezura”
Domaine La Lauzeta, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
2016
Syrah (60%)Grenache (25%)Carignan Noir (15%)
Saint-Chinian AOC “Les Orchis du Maze”
Saint-Chinian AOC “Les Orchis du Maze”
Domaine Vila Voltaire, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
Saint-Chinian AOC “Les Jardins Suspendus”
Saint-Chinian AOC “Les Jardins Suspendus”
Domaine de Cambis, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
2018
GrenacheSyrah
Saint-Chinian AOC “Bergerie de Saint-Martin”
Saint-Chinian AOC “Bergerie de Saint-Martin”
Château Saint-Martin des Champs, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
2018
Carignan NoirGrenacheMourvèdreSyrah

Featured producers from Saint-Chinian AOC

Domaine La Grange Léon
Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Domaine La Grange Léon is a producer of Saint-Chinian founded by Joel Fernandez. His father and great-grandfather, named Leon, brought their grapes to the local cooperative winery but since 2008 the family represent their shale terroir under their own labels.

Read more ▸ 3 wines

Château Viranel
Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Château Viranel produce wines from Saint Chinian AOC. With a history dating back to 1551, the estate finds itself in the chalky soils of the foothills of the Massif Central. These wines are typically excellent value and a great ambassador for the Saint Chinian appellation.

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Domaine Terres Falmet
Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Owner-grower Yves Falmet produces wines in the Cébazan area of Saint-Chinian AOC.

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Domaine La Lauzeta
Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Domaine La Lauzeta is a boutique winery based in Saint-Chinian.

Read more ▸ 1 wine

Domaine Saint Cels
Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Located in the heart of the Languedoc, on 80 hectares in the middle of the Saint-Chinian appellation, Saint-Cels is a family winery with a strong reputation for producing good value, terroir inspired wines.

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Domaine Vila Voltaire
Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Domaine Vila Voltaire is known for producing Saint-Chinian AOC.

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