Bois Joli Rouge by Château Coujan

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninfirm

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.

vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

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

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 · visiting guide
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.

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