Château Jouclary 2020
Price: $16.00
| Producer | Château Jouclary |
| Country | France |
| Region | Languedoc |
| Subregion | Cabardes |
| Varietal | Syrah, Grenache, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Sku | 010160 |
| ABV | 14.10% |
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Château Jouclary is run by Robert and Pascal Gianesini in Cabardès, an appellation on the southern slopes of Montagne Noir just outside the medieval, walled city of Carcassonne. The Cabardès appellation is a mix of Atlantic and Mediterranean influences, both in terms of climate, but also of grape varietals, where a minimum 40% of the blend must be "Atlantic" grapes (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon or Franc) and 40% "Mediterranean" grapes (Syrah or Grenache).
The Châteua Jouclary Tradition is a blend of 30% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, 20% Syrah, and 20% Grenache grown on stony hillside soils. Each grape is vinified separately, macerated for 30 days, the blended and matured in concrete vats for 12 months. The wine is very aromatic with a mix of fresh red and black fruits combined with a lovely spicy undertone wrapped in a medium body, easy drinking package. A great table wine with just about any meal during the week, it is also a homerun with cheeseburgers.
