In the glass
Aroma: dark fruit, garrigue, spice, leather
Palate: blackberry, thyme, supple tannin, mineral lift
Four-grape Languedoc red from Saint Martin. Approachable, garrigue-driven; retail around €14-20 across French independents.
What it pairs with
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Grilled lamb chops with rosemary
Garrigue and thyme echo the lamb's herbs; supple tannin handles char. -
Boeuf bourguignon
Dark fruit and leather meet slow-braised beef. -
Aged Tomme
Mineral lift and medium body complement semi-aged hard cheese.
History
Bronzinelle Rouge is the red expression of Saint Martin's special cuvée line, drawing on the estate's red grape variety selection.
- 1998 — Bronzinelle Rouge bottled as estate Languedoc red
Facts
- Producer
- Château Saint Martin de la Garrigue
- Grapes
- Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Carignan
- Classification
- AOC Languedoc
- Oak
- Aged in concrete tank and partial oak; minimal new wood
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- €14-20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1998
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Bronzinelle Rouge
What does Bronzinelle Rouge taste like?
Dark fruit, garrigue, spice and leather on the nose; blackberry, thyme, supple tannin and mineral lift on the palate. Medium-bodied with a long finish.
When should I drink Bronzinelle Rouge?
Drink between 2 and 8 years from vintage. The wine is approachable young.
What food pairs with Bronzinelle Rouge?
Grilled lamb chops with rosemary is the canonical match; boeuf bourguignon and aged Tomme also work well.
What grapes are in Bronzinelle Rouge?
Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre and Carignan - the classic Languedoc red blend.