Vignerons de Caractère Vin de Pays des Portes de la Méditerrannée

Syrah - Grenache 2007 Red

 

Location : Between the villages of Vacqueyras, Sarrians and Beaumes-de-Venise.

Terroir : Pebbly terraces laid on clay and sand.

Age of the vines : 25 years

Yields : 48 Hl/Ha – 2.50T/ acre

Grape varieties : 50% Grenache / 50% Syrah

Vinification : Harvest at maturity from the bays for a perfect expression of the particular character of the grape varieties

Winemaker : Serge Ollivier

Owner : Group of producers

Type of ageing : The harvest is destemmed and trampled, then made into wine traditionally in vats at a controlled temperature.

Tasting note : This wine, garnet colour, expresses to the nose the fruitiness of the Grenache married with the intensity of the Syrah. In the mouth, the fullness and freshness combines with the aromas of small red fruits and liquorice, in order to provide you with a maximum of pleasure.

Accompaniment advice : Will perfectly suit a roasted saddle of lamb, duck aiguillettes with green peppercorns, small stuffed vegetables.

Ageing potential : To be enjoyed in its youth, slightly cooled between 16° and 18°C

Awards/Comments : 2007: 87 Wine Spectator "This offers nice black cherry, tobacco and spice notes, with a note of garrigue defining the finish. Drink now. 3,426 cases made. –JM"

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