Une et Mille Nuits Rouge by Domaine Canet Valette

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninfirm

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.

vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: garrigue, wild blackberry, spice

Palate: concentrated dark fruit, silky tannin, fine length

Five-grape blend traditional to Saint-Chinian. Refined, concentrated, with silky tannin and garrigue lift. Long maceration (70-90 days).

What it pairs with

Rabbit terrine with thyme and preserved tomato
Garrigue and wild blackberry pair with the terrine's herbal and savoury notes.
Farm-raised poultry
Silky tannin and concentrated dark fruit handle farm chicken or guinea fowl.
White tuna with anchovies
Spice and fine length meet meaty white tuna with savoury anchovy lift.
Aged Pélardon
Concentrated fruit and silky tannin balance aged goat cheese.

History

Une et Mille Nuits is a refined five-grape Saint-Chinian: manual harvest, destemmed, 70-90 day maceration, 24-month ageing half in large wooden vessels and demi-muids. Bottled without fining or filtration.

2010: First vintage of Une et Mille Nuits released

Facts

Producer: Domaine Canet Valette · visiting guide
Grapes: Grenache, Carignan, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault
Classification: AOC Saint-Chinian
Oak: Aged 24 months, half in large wooden vessels and demi-muids; bottled without fining or filtration
ABV: 14.5%
Price: €22-32 at retail
Drinking window: 3-12 from vintage
First vintage: 2010
Biodynamic: Biodynamic Practicing
Organic: ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Une et Mille Nuits Rouge

What does Une et Mille Nuits Rouge taste like?

Garrigue, wild blackberry and spice on the nose; concentrated dark fruit, silky tannin and fine length on the palate. Full-bodied with a long finish.

When should I drink Une et Mille Nuits Rouge?

Drink between 3 and 12 years from vintage. The 70-90 day maceration and 24-month ageing build structure for the cellar.

What food pairs with Une et Mille Nuits Rouge?

Rabbit terrine with thyme and preserved tomato is the canonical match; farm-raised poultry and white tuna with anchovies also work well.

How long is Une et Mille Nuits Rouge aged?

24 months, with half in large wooden vessels and demi-muids; bottled without fining or filtration.

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