Château Planères de Saint Jean, Cotes de Roussillon

COUNTRY

France

REGION

Cotes de Roussillon

GRAPE VARIETY

Grenache, Syrah, Carignan

Chateau Planères is a large vineyard in the Roussillon, close to France’s border with Spain and just 10 miles from the Mediterranean coast. Gilles Jaubert, along with his brothers Claude and Guy, produces satisfyingly ripe and generous red wines from a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Carignan. The balance and freshness owes much to a moderating sea breeze and to soils consisting of ancient river gravels and clay over a cool limestone bedrock. This helps to give the wine of a finer texture than is common in the area. As with the Miaudoux, our house white, this offers exceptional value because we source directly.

Satisfyingly ripe & generous fruity & supple, a great food wine with wide appeal.