Il Grigio Chianti Classico Riserva San Felice 2022 vs Mas Belles Eaux Carmin 2023
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Mas Belles Eaux Carmin 2023 currently starts £0.01 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £24.50 | £24.49 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | San Felice | Mas Belles Eaux |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Sangiovese | Syrah |
| Region | Tuscany | Languedoc |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Il Grigio Chianti Classico Riserva San Felice 2022
San Felice Il Grigio Chianti Classico Riserva is a concentrated, plush red with blackberry fruit and meaty characters. The seamlessly textured palate opens up to show dense fruit and complex layers of leather and spice with lovely, fine, integrated tannins. Crafted by Leonardo Bellaccini from a selection of the best Sangiovese grapes and aged for 24 months in oak, this wine represents classic Chianti Classico Riserva at its finest. Why You'll Love It This is premium Chianti Classico Riserva from San Felice, a large estate with 180 hectares of immaculately maintained vineyards in Castelnuovo Berardenga. Winemaker Leonardo Bellaccini is a master of the non-interventionist approach, giving classic expressions of high-quality Sangiovese that are restrained, complex, and beautifully balanced. The secret lies in exceptional vineyards and intensive research, particularly selection of the best naturally occurring clones. With 24 months in Slavonian and French oak, this wine offers remarkable depth and complexity. Meet the Producer San Felice is an outstanding Tuscan estate with 180 hectares of immaculately maintained vineyards in Castelnuovo Berardenga, adjacent to its sister property Villa la Pagliaia. The wines are made by Leonardo Bellaccini, known for his non-interventionist approach that creates classic expressions of high-quality Sangiovese, unencumbered by excessive new oak or flashy winemaking. Vineyard Il Grigio is made from a selection of the best Sangiovese grapes from the Chianti Classico vineyards on the Agricola San Felice estate in Castelnuovo Berardenga, Siena. The vineyards are at altitudes of 350-400m above sea level and the soil is mostly limestone and loam. The vines are trained using the Guyot and Spurred Cordon methods. Production The must was fermented on the skins for 18-20 days at 28-30°C, followed by malolactic fermentation in stainless steel vats. 80% of the wine was matured in Slavonian oak barrels (60-90 Hl) for 24 months, while the remaining 20
Mas Belles Eaux Carmin 2023
Mas Belles Eaux Carmin is the flagship cuvee of the estate, a rich and expressive red from the Languedoc Pezenas appellation in southern France. Crafted from a Syrah-led blend with Grenache Noir, it is a wine of real depth, elegance, and character that reflects the very best of this prestigious terroir. Why You'll Love It Pezenas is one of the Languedoc's most exciting appellations, producing wines of genuine complexity and age-worthiness from its distinctive limestone and clay soils. Carmin is the jewel in the Mas Belles Eaux crown, made from one of the estate's finest Syrah plots and crafted with the same care and precision you would expect from a wine at twice the price. This is southern France at its most refined. Vineyard & Production The blend is built around 75% Syrah from a single prestigious plot, complemented by 25% Grenache Noir. Grapes are carefully selected and vinified to preserve fruit purity and natural structure, before gentle maturation in oak to integrate subtle toasty nuances and add layers of complexity. The result is a wine that is both powerful and polished. Tasting Notes Deep red with ruby highlights. The nose is intense and inviting, with aromas of blackberry, dark spice, and a hint of vanilla. On the palate, the wine is rich and fruity with notes of sweet spice and a delicate toasted character. Silky tannins provide structure and elegance, while a gentle persistence and long finish complete the picture. Perfect Pairings A natural partner for grilled and roasted meats, slow-cooked lamb, hearty Mediterranean stews, and mature hard cheeses. Also excellent alongside duck confit or a well-aged charcuterie board. The Blend 75% Syrah, 25% Grenache Noir
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