Natural Oeillade Noire
Saint-Chinian, Languedoc, France
Thierry Navarre is a third-generation vigneron and an icon of the Saint-Chinian region, managing his 12-hectare estate in Roquebrun with the honest precision of a master craftsman.
A true protector of history, Thierry farms his steep brown schist slopes organically to ensure that ancient, nearly forgotten varieties like Oeillade are preserved for the next generation.
This wine is a masterclass in elegance from the rugged mountains of the Languedoc; while the region is often known for heavy power, Navarre focuses on transparency and "living" energy. 100% Oeillade—a rare cousin of Cinsault—this 2022 vintage results in a luminous, light-bodied red with a remarkably low alcohol content of 11.5%.
It is a wine that feels as if it were built by hand: raw, honest, and full of soul, delivering a distinct mineral "ping" from the schist soils alongside high-toned floral aromatics.
