Chant des Griots 2024

Chant des Griots was born from a trip to Mali. In 2009, Martin and Annick Perolari returned from a stay in West Africa where they met griots—itinerant storytellers who pass on stories from village to village. Back in Berlou (Hérault), they acquired two plots of Viognier and Roussanne next to their cherry trees (griottiers), and the cuvée found its name.

This organic white wine from AOP Saint-Chinian Berlou is produced according to certified organic farming practices on the schist soils of Domaine de Cambis, at an altitude of over 300 meters. The poor soils and altitude impart a freshness and minerality to the grapes that are rare among Languedoc white wines.

Terroir & Grape Varieties

A blend of Viognier (predominant) and Roussanne, grown with organic farming methods on the brown schist soils of Berlou, the heart of the AOP Saint-Chinian Berlou appellation. The cool nights of this high-altitude terroir (300m) preserve the aromas and natural acidity of the white grapes—a unique signature among organic Languedoc wines. The schist soils provide the saline minerality that characterizes the great white wines of the appellation.

Aromatic Profile

A golden color with green reflections. On the nose, fine and elegant aromas of white flowers (acacia, honeysuckle), followed by white fruits (peach, apricot, pear). The palate is fresh, delicate, with a beautiful schist minerality on the finish—a terroir you can taste. Persistent and saline finish, characteristic of the great schist terroirs of Saint-Chinian Berlou.

Tasting & Serving

Serving temperature

Serve chilled between 10 and 12°C to express the full aromatic complexity of this organic Saint-Chinian white wine.

Aging potential

Can be aged for 3 to 5 years in a cellar to reveal a beautiful aromatic complexity. A white wine that gains in depth over time—one of the rare Languedoc white wines suitable for aging.

Food Pairings

Excellent as an aperitif or paired with grilled prawns, gratin mussels, gorgonzola risotto, sea bream tartare with artichokes, or aged sheep's cheeses from the Terrasses du Larzac. A perfect match for Mediterranean cuisine from the Languedoc.

AOP Saint-Chinian Berlou — Certified Organic Farming — Viognier, Roussanne — Vintage 2024 — Domaine de Cambis, Berlou, Hérault