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Château Chenaie Loblivia Mourvedre

Year

2004
Type

Red
Style

Bold
Origin

France
Pairing

Meat

$30.00 per bottle

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Origin
Faugères is a sub-appellation of the Languedoc-Roussillon region of southeastern France. Located near the Mediterranean Sea, 70 miles north of the Spanish border, low-yielding vines struggle on steep, schist-laden hillsides to produce dense, concentrated wines. Influenced by Faugères's mountainous terrain and proximity to the sea, its climate is characterized by hot, sunny summers, which are ideal for growing red grape varieties like Carignan, Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre.
Pairings
The 2004 Loblivia features a combination of dark fruit, spice and earth, making it an excellent choice for pairing with game, lamb and beef. But it will also flatter plenty of other dishes, such as roasted herb chicken, spicy paella, coq au vin, wild mushroom risotto, or grilled vegetables marinated in olive oil, salt and herbes de Provence.

Serve at cool room temperature (64°F).
Grilled Lamb Sausages with Bean, Tomato and Scallion Salad
Winemaker
Château Chenaie is housed in a 12th-century castle in Caussiniojoulais, which in English means "limestone plateau in the clouds." Aptly named, this tiny hillside village is dominated by the castle's 60-feet-high keep, the ground floor of which currently serves as a barrel room for aging the winery's red wines. Chenaie is French for "oak," a tree which is displayed on the crest of the Chabbert family, who have owned the castle for five generations. Vineyard and winery operations are now in the very capable hands of descendants Eric, Mary and Cyril Chabbert.
The Wine
Comprised of 90 percent Mourvedre and 10 percent Grenache, the Loblivia displays flavors and aromas of ripe black currant and baked plum, but this juicy and surprisingly accessible wine also offers measured low-toned notes of well-aged game, lightly smoked meat, dried mushrooms, fresh herbs and cedar. The dollop of Grenache lends a welcome lift and juiciness, while the years spent in oak contribute charming spicy nuances reminiscent of gingerbread. Medium-to-full-bodied, it is generous in the mouth with moderate tannins and a long, satisfying finish.

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