In the glass
Aroma: pepper, leather, dark fruit, garrigue
Palate: blackberry, spice, tobacco, structured tannin
Syrah-Mourvèdre cuvée from Château Coujan's calcareous parcels. Peppery notes and leather; structured Saint-Chinian.
What it pairs with
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Grilled lamb chops with rosemary
Garrigue and pepper echo the lamb seasoning; structured tannin handles char. -
Charcuterie board
Spice and dark fruit pair with cured meats. -
Aged Manchego
Leather and tobacco complement hard sheep cheese.
History
Château Coujan, in Murviel-lès-Béziers in the Saint-Chinian appellation, has been producing organic wines for decades. Bois Joli is the estate's classic Syrah-Mourvèdre cuvée, a mid-tier red.
- 1998 — Bois Joli Rouge bottled as estate Syrah-Mourvèdre cuvée
Facts
- Producer
- Château Coujan
- Grapes
- Syrah (60%), Mourvèdre (40%)
- Classification
- AOC Saint-Chinian
- Oak
- Aged in concrete tank and partial demi-muid
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- €14-18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1998
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Bois Joli Rouge
What does Bois Joli Rouge taste like?
Pepper, leather, dark fruit and garrigue on the nose; blackberry, spice, tobacco and structured tannin on the palate. Medium-bodied with a long finish.
When should I drink Bois Joli Rouge?
Drink between 3 and 10 years from vintage. Carafe younger bottles 30-45 minutes.
What food pairs with Bois Joli Rouge?
Grilled lamb chops with rosemary is the canonical match; a charcuterie board and aged Manchego also work well.
What grapes are in Bois Joli Rouge?
60% Syrah and 40% Mourvèdre, expressing themselves together with peppery notes and leather character.