Saint-Chinian

Domaine Rimbert | Berlou

Certified Organic

Jean-Marie Rimbert, a maverick and self-proclaimed “Carignaniste” and “Carignator” (aka defender and champion of Carignan), is a benchmark grower in Saint-Chinian. His cuvées show just how pleasurable and vibrant this often misunderstood grape can be when planted on the right soils and farmed and vinified responsibly. He likes to say “Carignan is my Pinot,” and it’s an apt comparison. With his low yields (30hL/ha max, often less), intimate knowledge of individual parcels, and delicate extractions (punchdowns), Jean-Marie brings out undeniable delicacy, nuance, elegance, and ageability in the grape. (read more)