2016 Domaine La Madura Saint-Chinian

Community Tasting Notes (4) Avg Score: 89.8 points

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  12/20/2022 - wlsch Likes this wine: 90 Points

  PnP. Dark berry, plum, cassis, herbs, garrigue. This has that distinctive southern French character in a really elegant style. Medium body, medium acid, fine tannins in the finish. This is my last bottle and I think I would have preferred this with a few more years of age, but this is really drinking well right now and I kick myself for not buying more while I could since it should drink well through 2025 or 2026. Great value at $18 full retail.

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  10/31/2020 - wlsch Likes this wine: 90 Points

  Consistent with previous notes. Starting to show more depth and harmony that points to where it will be in several more years. Still some around town, so worth tucking a few more away and then not touching them for 3-5 years. Based on previous vintages and recently tasting their higher end Grand Vin, I'm starting to think these are wines that are likely best 5-10 years from.

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  1/14/2020 - wlsch Likes this wine: 90 Points

  Grenache: 39%, Carignan: 22%, Mourvèdre: 22%, Syrah: 17% according to their website. Consistent with previous note from six months ago. Blackberry, herbs/garrigue, slight liquorice, some smokiness. Medium+ body. A bit rounder than six months ago. Tannins are present but restrained, good acid, moderately long finish. Will go several more years and likely improve through 2023. A great wine for $18-$19

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  7/25/2019 - wlsch Likes this wine: 90 Points

  Deep purple color, blackberry, mixed dark berry, earthy, some spice and wild herbs. More garrigue and tar notes emerge as it opens. More structured than a 2015 I tasted a few weeks ago. Approachable now but likely better 2021 - 2026. Impressive. Clearly a Domaine to watch.

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