2020 Château L'Argentier, Vieilles Vignes de Cinsault

Admittedly, we don’t feature many Languedoc wines here at SommSelect. But then, most Languedoc juice that comes across our tasting table isn’t as elegant, soulful, and downright delicious as Château L’Argentier’s “Vielle Vignes de Cinsault.” For a crew whose palates lean heavily toward the complexity and precision of Burgundy or Bordeaux, this became an immediate must-have, a no-brainer bottle to stock our cellars for the cold months ahead. It’s seamless and juicy, laden with red fruit and scrubby herbs, and it positively shimmers with energy. “Vielle Vignes de Cinsault” defies every expectation one has about both the Languedoc and the hot 2020 vintage–consider that the magic of old vines and masterful stewardship. And on top of it all, at less than $30 per bottle, it’s a heck of a value. Grab a few bottles of “Vielle Vignes” and just like us, you’ll learn to love the Languedoc!   Talk to any winemaker who works with old vines, and they’ll happily pontificate about what viticultural tr