2024 Cicada Rouge by Chante Cigale Bio-Bio Valley After fermentation is complete the

After fermentation is complete the wines are left to settle on their yeast lees for a short period before being racked again into stainless steel tanks for maturation

allowing the winemaker to be patient and instruct the picking of the fruit in absolute pristine condition and when tasted at their premium

which is better known for Sauvignon blanc & ugni blanc

which is now shorter than in the pioneering vintages

There is good fruit but it’s dark and brooding and overlaid with a smoky oakiness - but it’s the savoury notes that shine through from start to finish

2024 Cicada Rouge by Chante Cigale Bio-Bio Valley After fermentation is complete theCicada takes its name from the famed singing cicadas of Provence and this is a lively, fruit forward red from the Southern Rhne. Tasting Notes Fresh, ripe red berries with a bit of forest floor. Yummy, ripe red and black cherries, a pinch of spice and some softly, boisterous tannins. Lovely balancing acidity completes the picture. Producer Domaine Chante Cigale is located within the village of Chteauneuf du Pape and has been owned by the Sabon Favier