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Domaine Peter Sichel, Cucuniano 2023

Domaine Peter Sichel, Cucuniano 2023

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  • 75 cl
  • ABV 12%
Tucked away in a pristine mountain valley beneath Pyrenean peaks, this striking southern red brings cool-climate precision to a rugged, wild landscape. It breaks away from heavy, over-extracted regional styles, offering an incredibly fresh and texturally pure expression marked by high-altitude energy. In the glass, it shows a bright ruby core with brilliant magenta highlights. The nose opens with a lively blend of wild raspberries, bruised blueberries, and crushed Mediterranean scrub, finished by an elegant hint of violet petals. On the palate, the wine feels deep and focused, driving layers of crunchy dark berry fruit across a bed of chalky, fine-grained tannins. A lift of mineral acidity keeps the finish remarkably clean and upright. This versatile red is a fantastic partner for a rustic duck leg confit, rosemary-rubbed lamb chops, wood-fired wild mushroom flatbreads, or a wedge of aged, sharp sheep's milk cheese.
  • Country: France
  • Region: Languedoc-Roussillon
  • Grape Blend: 44% Syrah, 38% Grenache, 18% Carignan
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Spearheaded by Alexander Sichel, who returned to his family's remote southern estate to implement strict micro-parcel farming. The old vines sit 400 metres above sea level on steep limestone slopes. Here, intense mountain winds and dramatic day-to-night temperature swings slow down grape ripening, preserving brilliant natural acidity.

The fruit is picked strictly by hand and undergoes natural fermentation using native vineyard yeasts. To maximize freshness and aromatic lift, 40% whole grape clusters are included in the vats. The wine is then aged for 9 months in a mix of large 500-litre oak casks and concrete vats, a technique that polishes the wine's frame while leaving the raw, vibrant fruit flavors entirely unmasked. No animal byproducts are used for fining.

We deliver throughout the United Kingdom with no minimum order requirement. For Mainland UK deliveries, the following charges apply:

  • £15 for orders below £75
  • £9.99 for orders below £125
  • Free delivery on orders over £125

We also offer the option to collect from any of our shops at no extra cost. All Mainland UK orders should be delivered within 2-4 working days. Deliveries to Northern Ireland, the Scottish Highlands, and the British Isles may take 3-5 working days. For more information on UK delivery click here and for EU deliveries please click here.

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