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Chanmé Méchant
Pays d'Oc IGP, France
Delight your tastebuds with our Triple Gold Medal-winning Grenache
ABOUT THIS WINE:
Chanmé Méchant
Grenache
Our "Best of Class" Chanmé Méchant Grenache is light and fruity. Each sip is full of bright fruit flavors and smooth textures with a touch of oaky spice. Southern France's Pay's d'Oc IGP falls along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. Grenache dominates vineyard plantings and feels right at home in the warm climate. Hot daytime temperatures during summer and the cooling effects of local winds help this richly fruity grape variety ripen to perfection. In late August, when the grapes have reached optimum ripeness and flavor concentration, harvest is conducted early in the morning to preserve freshness. This Grenache is approachable and easy-drinking, yet still a serious example of quality French wine. It is excellent on its own or makes the perfect culinary partner for salty appetizers and creamy entrées. Scroll through the image carousel above to learn more about this wine.
ABOUT THIS WINE
Chanmé Méchant
Grenache
Our "Best of Class" Chanmé Méchant Grenache is light and fruity. Each sip is full of bright fruit flavors and smooth textures with a touch of oaky spice. Southern France's Pay's d'Oc IGP falls along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. Grenache dominates vineyard plantings and feels right at home in the warm climate. Hot daytime temperatures during summer and the cooling effects of local winds help this richly fruity grape variety ripen to perfection. In late August, when the grapes have reached optimum ripeness and flavor concentration, harvest is conducted early in the morning to preserve freshness. This Grenache is approachable and easy-drinking, yet still a serious example of quality French wine. It is excellent on its own or makes the perfect culinary partner for salty appetizers and creamy entrées. Scroll through the image carousel above to learn more about this wine.
WINE REGION:
Pays d'Oc IGP
If you've vacationed in the south of France, you've probably visited the Pays d'Oc region. Embracing the Mediterranean from Spain to Provence, this region is famed as much for its Grenache, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay as its endless sunshine. Pays d'Oc covers non-AOC wines made across this large, sun-kissed region, known as France's "New World." Far from the regulations of the AOC system, pioneering winemakers headed here to experiment, crafting many now-famous wines that often state their grape variety on the label—not something that was common in France before then. IGP (Indication Géographique Protégée) within France’s wine classification system focuses on controlling regional and geographical origin. The category is less restrictive than the AOC classification and gives winemakers more freedom with style and taste profile when creating wines.
WINE REGION
Pays d'Oc IGP
If you've vacationed in the south of France, you've probably visited the Pays d'Oc region. Embracing the Mediterranean from Spain to Provence, this region is famed as much for its Grenache, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay as its endless sunshine. Pays d'Oc covers non-AOC wines made across this large, sun-kissed region, known as France's "New World." Far from the regulations of the AOC system, pioneering winemakers headed here to experiment, crafting many now-famous wines that often state their grape variety on the label—not something that was common in France before then. IGP (Indication Géographique Protégée) within France’s wine classification system focuses on controlling regional and geographical origin. The category is less restrictive than the AOC classification and gives winemakers more freedom with style and taste profile when creating wines.
FLAVOR PROFILE:
Pairs well with…
Butter Sage Gnocchi, Braised Meat, Salty Cheese
Pairs well with…
Butter Sage Gnocchi, Braised Meat, Salty Cheese
FLAVOR PROFILE
Pairs well with…
Butter Sage Gnocchi, Braised Meat, Salty Cheese
Pairs well with…
Butter Sage Gnocchi, Braised Meat, Salty Cheese
TASTING NOTES:
Cherry
Plum
Vanilla
Our Grenache is warm and welcoming. As you swirl, aromas of vanilla and cranberry draw you in on the nose. Each sip is soft and smooth. The palate is light-bodied and bone dry, with juicy black cherry and plum flavors that create a delightful fruitiness.
TASTING NOTES
Cherry
Plum
Vanilla
Our Grenache is warm and welcoming. As you swirl, aromas of vanilla and cranberry draw you in on the nose. Each sip is soft and smooth. The palate is light-bodied and bone dry, with juicy black cherry and plum flavors that create a delightful fruitiness.
AWARDS:
Chanmé Méchant
7 TOTAL AWARDS
Best of Class, 2021 Dan Berger's International Wine Competition
Triple Gold Medal, 2021 Dan Berger's International Wine Competition
90 Points, 2022 International Eastern Wine Competition
AWARDS
Chanmé Méchant
7 TOTAL AWARDS
Best of Class, 2021 Dan Berger's International Wine Competition
Triple Gold Medal, 2021 Dan Berger's International Wine Competition
90 Points, 2022 International Eastern Wine Competition
ABOUT THE BRAND:
Chanmé Méchant
The French take their food and wine very seriously, but that does not mean they don't enjoy a bit of fun. Chanmé Méchant is a playful French "verlan"—a word that flips its sound to create a phrase that captures opposites. Chanmé, meaning enjoyable, and Méchant, meaning wicked, come together to form a fitting name for these informal French wines, which are, in fact, "Wicked Good."
ABOUT THE BRAND
Chanmé Méchant
The French take their food and wine very seriously, but that does not mean they don't enjoy a bit of fun. Chanmé Méchant is a playful French "verlan"—a word that flips its sound to create a phrase that captures opposites. Chanmé, meaning enjoyable, and Méchant, meaning wicked, come together to form a fitting name for these informal French wines, which are, in fact, "Wicked Good."