Salamandre Orange, Chateau de Saint Cyrgues
It's a great and gentle entry-level orange wine. Ten days on skins, this is a floral note and flavours of peach and summer fruits and a little bit of grip.
The Château Saint Cyrgues estate is in the South of France, near Nimes. The estate is over a hundred years old but keeps up with the times as it is certified organic.
What is Salamandre Orange?
Salamandre Orange is a specific wine produced by Chateau de Saint Cyrgues, a winery in France's southern Rhône Valley region. It is an orange wine made from white grapes undergoing extended skin contact during fermentation.
What is an orange wine?
Orange wine is a style of wine made from white wine grapes that have been fermented with their skins for an extended period. This comprehensive skin contact gives the wine an orange or amber colour and can result in a unique flavour profile with more pronounced tannins and complex aromas.
What grape varieties are used in Salamandre Orange?
The specific grape varieties used in Salamandre Orange may vary depending on the vintage and the winemaker's choices. Chateau de Saint Cyrgues is known for growing traditional Rhône Valley grape varieties such as Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, and Viognier.
How would you describe the style of Salamandre Orange?
Salamandre Orange is known for its distinctive orange colour and flavour profile, combining white and red wine characteristics. It may exhibit flavours of dried fruits, floral notes, nuttiness, and sometimes a slight oxidative character. The texture can be slightly grippy due to the tannins extracted from the grape skins.
Is Salamandre Orange an organic wine?
Chateau de Saint Cyrgues follows organic farming practices, but it's best to consult the producer or check the label to confirm if Salamandre Orange is certified organic.
Origin: Nimes, France
Vintage: 2023
Grape varieties: Grenache Blanc
Food pairings: Spicy dishes (Moroccan, Spanish, Indian), fish dishes, cheese
Bottle size: 75cl
ABV: 12.5%
Delivery and returns
What are the delivery options?
- Local Delivery (E17, E10 postcodes): Free over £35
- Click & Collect: Free
- Standard Delivery: £8.95 (Free over £80)
Where can I get my order delivered?
- Local Delivery is available within London E17 and E10 postcodes.
- Click & Collect orders can be picked up at our shop located at 149 Forest Rd, E17 6HE.
When will my order arrive?
- Next day service is available for local and standard deliveries (subject to availability).
- All orders placed by midnight will be dispatched the next working day.
Why do I need to pay for returns?
- If returning your order by mail, the buyer is responsible for the return shipping cost.
- You may return your purchase within 30 days if you are unsatisfied for any reason.
How do I return my order?
- Free returns are available if you return your order to our store.
- If returning by mail, you may ship back the item using the carrier of your choice.
