Domaine Peter Sichel Cucuniano 2022 ($431.40 per case)
  • Red Wine
  • Carignan, Grenache, Syrah
  • Organic, Sustainable
  • Dry
  • 750ml
  • 13.5% alc./vol

Domaine Peter Sichel Cucuniano 2022 ($431.40 per case)

Languedoc-Roussillon, France
$35.95per bottle ($250.00per case)
12 bottles per case
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This is a pre-order: Place your order deposit now and receive your case of wine in April, 2025. You will receive an invoice once your wine lands with the remaining balance. 

Peter Sichel (of the Bordeaux négociant family) first discovered the valley of Cucugnan on a road trip with a friend in the 1960s. He was so spellbound by the place that he bought a house there and, in 1988, planted a vineyard. The project grew, albeit slowly, but the arrival of Peter’s thoughtful and environmentally inspired grandson, Alexander Sichel, has turned the Domaine Peter Sichel project completely around.

Cucuniano is a historical name referring to the village of Cucugnan. This wine is made with 44% Syrah, 38% Grenache, and 18% Carignan.

Nestled at an altitude of 450m, the vineyards flourish in clay-limestone hills, with an average vine age of 17.5 years, epitomizing the essence of terroir. The grapes, hand-harvested on September 25, 2022, underwent a meticulous fermentation process featuring 40% whole cluster and native yeasts, followed by a refined 9-month aging in 500L barrels and concrete tanks.

This enchanting wine, with its ruby red hue and fragrant wild strawberry notes, pairs harmoniously with beef dishes. Its elegant structure and refreshing roundness not only delight the palate but also hold the promise of rewarding aging adventures ahead.

About the Winery

Domaine Peter Sichel

Tucked away in a hidden valley in a remote corner of the Languedoc-Roussillon lies a truly special place: the village of Cucugnan. Historically, there was much wine produced here, given its isolated location, but gradually the local people moved away to the towns. There are now just 130 people living in the village. As the vineyards were left mostly abandoned, the local flora and fauna were permitted to thrive. Cucugnan became a unique area, full of biodiversity, which shines through in the rare plants and flowers that grow there today.

Peter Sichel (of the Bordeaux négociant family) first discovered this valley on a road trip with a friend in the 1960s. He was so spellbound by the place that he bought a house there and, in 1988, planted a vineyard. The project grew, albeit slowly, but the arrival of Peter’s thoughtful and environmentally inspired grandson, Alexander Sichel, has turned the Domaine Peter Sichel project completely around.

Since 2019, Alexander has converted the estate to organics and biodynamics, achieving organic certification in 2022. Furthermore, he is committed to supporting polyculture in and around the vineyards, even enlisting the help of a PhD programme from a Dutch university to identify the incredible array of plant life in the vineyard.

Alexander’s grandfather planted the vines between 30-40 years old. Parcels of Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, and Roussanne lie mostly on the best slopes of the valley. Starting from 350-500 metres’ altitude, these slopes have very little topsoil; the roots go almost straight into the bedrock. The viticultural team here has done much work to focus on the unique characteristics of each parcel to express the terroir of this stunning valley in the most authentic way.