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Ch. Sabran Corbieres | Languedoc, France

£13.40

A classic, bold, southern French and Rhone-style red blend of 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 20% Mourvèdre from old vines.

Ch. Sabran is a label of Château de Mattes-Sabran, a highly regarded historic estate of 222 acres. The vineyards are located up in the hills near the village of Portel des Corbières and can be divided into two parts: the first, smaller portion, is located on the plains near the Berre River, on alluvial soils. The larger portion, higher up in the hills, includes both gravel-rich terraces with large quartz stones (seen most often in Châteauneuf-du-Pape) and plots rich in limestone.

The estate dates back to 1733 and has been owned by the Sabran family since the French revolution. Le Château de Portel was built by the Visigoths; being situated at the confluence of the Berre and the Rec du Berra rivers, it’s position on a rocky promontory made it easy to defend. In 1930, owing to its dilapidated condition, the château was partially demolished by the municipality, but the entrance gate is a surviving remnant of the building.

Corbieres, in the west of Languedoc, comprises various soils amongst its landscape of scrubland, schist peaks, clay-limestone plateaus and limestone plains. This landscape of incomparable beauty gives a completely unique identity to its wines.

A classic, bold, southern French and Rhone-style red blend of 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 20% Mourvèdre from old vines.

Ch. Sabran is a label of Château de Mattes-Sabran, a highly regarded historic estate of 222 acres. The vineyards are located up in the hills near the village of Portel des Corbières and can be divided into two parts: the first, smaller portion, is located on the plains near the Berre River, on alluvial soils. The larger portion, higher up in the hills, includes both gravel-rich terraces with large quartz stones (seen most often in Châteauneuf-du-Pape) and plots rich in limestone.

The estate dates back to 1733 and has been owned by the Sabran family since the French revolution. Le Château de Portel was built by the Visigoths; being situated at the confluence of the Berre and the Rec du Berra rivers, it’s position on a rocky promontory made it easy to defend. In 1930, owing to its dilapidated condition, the château was partially demolished by the municipality, but the entrance gate is a surviving remnant of the building.

Corbieres, in the west of Languedoc, comprises various soils amongst its landscape of scrubland, schist peaks, clay-limestone plateaus and limestone plains. This landscape of incomparable beauty gives a completely unique identity to its wines.

Origin: Corbieres, Languedoc, France

Grapes: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre

Tasting Notes: Deep ruby red colour with dark purple reflections; a deep bouquet of damson, dark fruit and vanilla spice which also have a wonderful expression with licorice and black pepper on the palate. The Grenache grape dominates it’s medium weight with dry tannins that need time to open up to give an ample and silky wine.

ABV: 14.0%

Vintage: 2024

Attributes: Vielles Vignes

Closure: Cork

Vines / Terroir: 30 to 50 year old vines; vineyards planted on steep limestone and gravel hillsides.

Winemaking: Grapes are fermented on indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled, stainless steel tanks and aged in tank.

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Sustainability info: HVE certificate

Ageing potential: 4 years

Food pairing suggestions: perfect companion for family meals and barbecues; grilled red meat or game and dishes with black olive or Mediterranean flavours

Winery / Winemaker: Château de Mattes-Sabran / Jean-Luc Brouillat

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