Villa Blanche
What a glorious Syrah this 2021 vintage has produced! It is an intense purple red, with a superbly balanced nose of wild strawberries, blackberries, and laurel, followed by peppermint and fresh coconut. The tannins are supple, melting, and smooth, underpinning the fullness and length of the palate. As in previous years we find the characteristic notes of blackcurrant and blackberry with a finish on notes of cinnamon, lemon verbena and vanilla. Pure sunshine in a bottle, this Syrah nevertheless possesses a tangible freshness typical of northern terroirs. It is one of the best loved wines in our Villa Blanche range.
Technical sheet
Appellation
IGP Pays d'Oc
Vintage
2021
Varieties
100% Syrah
Alcohol
14 % alc./vol
Terroir
Limestone clay.
Typically Mediterranean climate with mild winters and hot, sunny summers with low rainfall. Regular dry periods and the ever-present wind create optimal concentration in the grapes.
Vinification
50% of the grapes are crushed, total destemming. Cold pre-fermentation maceration for 4 days at 4°C, followed by traditional vinification at 28°C. Total vatting time 3 weeks.
Ageing
- 70 % in concrete vats
- 30 % in barrel
- For 6 months