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Languedoc, France
DOMAINE DE SAUZETYin Yang
Named for the balance it seeks to express, Yin Yang brings together the structured discipline of Bordeaux varieties and the sun-warmed generosity of the Languedoc — two forces held in quiet tension in a single glass.
- Wine type
- Red wine
- Grape
- Merlot 50%, Syrah 20%, Grenache 20%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10%
- Appellation
- IGP Pays d'Oc / Vin de France
- Origin
- Saint-Bauzille-de-Putois, Hérault, Languedoc, France
- Drinking window
- Early to medium-term drinking
- Recommended temperature
- 14–16°C
- Alcohol
- 13.0–13.5% vol
- Bottle size
- 750 ml
About the Wine
Domaine de Sauzet is run by François Massol in Saint-Bauzille-de-Putois, at the foot of the Grotte des Demoiselles in the Hérault, where the estate farms organically under Label AB certification.
Yin Yang, the estate's flagship cuvée, takes its name from the balance it pursues between Bordeaux varieties and southern French grapes, blended from tank- and barrel-aged components.
Taste profile
In the glass
YIN YANG
Scale1–5
BG wine structure estimate
Comparative profile within the Bacchus Global wine range.
Wild strawberry, wild rose and bay leaf, with an exotic Sichuan pepper-like spice
Fleshy and juicy, with a delicate smoky nuance, balanced acidity and silky tannins in fine equilibrium
Vivid ruby
Before it reaches the glass
Temperature
14–16°C, slightly cooler than typical red service
Timing
Early to medium-term drinking; no extended cellaring required
Glassware
Bordeaux-style or universal glass with a medium bowl
At the table
Yin Yang's smoky spice and juicy structure make it a flexible partner across grilled and charcoal-forward cuisines.
The wine's silky tannins and balanced acidity echo dishes built around char, umami and gentle spice, spanning Japanese, Thai and Western tables.
Japanese
- Yakitori with tare glaze
- Charcoal-grilled beef tongue (gyutan)
- Sukiyaki
Why it worksThe wine's smoky spice notes and juicy fruit mirror the char and umami depth of grilled and simmered Japanese preparations.
Thai
- Moo ping (grilled pork skewers)
- Neua yang (grilled beef)
- Gai yang (grilled chicken)
Why it worksIts exotic Sichuan pepper-like spice sits comfortably alongside the gentle heat and charred edges of Thai grilled dishes.
Western
- Charcoal-grilled steak
- Roast lamb
- Magret de canard
Why it worksStructured tannins and fleshy fruit stand up to the richness of grilled and roasted red meats and duck.
From cellar to bottle
Winemaking
Hand- and machine-harvested grapes are fully destemmed and fermented in concrete tank. Each variety — Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah — is aged separately in oak for twelve months before the final blend is assembled from equal parts tank-aged and barrel-aged wine, for a total maturation of fourteen months.
Product detail
Bottlings from late 2025 onward are released without a capsule, left as bare-corked bottles, in line with the estate's environmental practices; the vineyards are farmed organically at estate level under Label AB certification.
Origin & Terroir
These soils and climate reflect the broader Domaine de Sauzet estate, of which this cuvée is a part.
Trade information
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