Jeff Clavier's Buzzlog

This amazing wine was served to us in a double magnum (thanks again Oren for sharing this with us). It took a bit a of time for the wine to open up, even after being decanted, but after a couple of hours, it was really a great experience. A very typical californian cab.

Saint Chinian is in Haut Languedoc, near Beziers (in the south of France). Saint Chinian's are generally blends of Grenache, Cinsault, Carignane and Cinsault, and show a nice balance and fruit flavors.
This winery is one of the best in the "appellation". This cuvee is made up of 50% Syrah, 25% Grenache, 25% Carignane and shows an elegant nose of berries, complex fruit flavors, and a spicy finish. It costs in the $10-11 range in France.