93/100
James Suckling
"A surprising blend of Carignan and Mourvèdre, fruity aromas and a sumptuous finish!"
An atypical wine from California! Fruity, spicy aromas, silky tannins and a je-ne-sais-quoi that makes it sumptuous. An indomitable wine, as the name suggests!
Features
Estate
Birichino
Cuvée
Scylla
Vintage
2022
Designation
Californie
Region
California
Grape varieties
78% Carignan, 22% Mourvèdre
Terroirs
Decomposed granite, from the Montague and Mule Plane vineyards (vines around 90 years old).
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Total destemming, barrel fermentation, unfiltered
Breeding
9 months in barrels
Alcohol content
13,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Ruby color, black core
Nose
Refined and intoxicating, with aromas of strawberry, cherry, violet and spices.
Mouth
Round and fruity, silky tannins, airy and fresh structure, delicious finish.
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2032
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with capon facie with truffles, duck confit, red tuna steak...
Birichino
California
Expert opinion
Wine Enthusiast
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
James Suckling
Rated wine (guide 2023) 93/100 (vintage 2021)
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