Tasting notes
Body, Tannins · Dry
Food pairings
These dishes match this appellation's flavour profile.
- Top pickRoasted rack of lamb with herb sauce and creamy polenta
Fatty cuts and aromatic sauce balance the tannins and robust body of the wine; the soft polenta softens the texture, highlighting the woody and mineral notes.
- Beef tartare with bitter cocoa and orange zest
The raw freshness and bitter notes of cocoa find balance in a full-bodied wine with moderate tannins that enhances its fruit and depth.
- Braised beef with creamy polenta
Rich meats and concentrated sauce require a full-bodied, tannic wine: the structure and minerality of the wine balance the fat and savoriness of the meat and polenta.
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- Roasted veal ragu with creamy polenta
A rich and meaty sauce cuts through the tannicity, while the soft polenta complements the body and oak, balancing acidity and ripe fruity notes in a comforting texture.
- Sirloin steak with herb crust and sautéed mushrooms
The fat and umami of the steak tame intense tannins; the fragrant crust and mushrooms enhance the wood and minerality, creating a long finish for the wine.
- Beef Daube with Mushrooms and Reduced Jus
A rich and tannic stew that matches the wine's structure: the reduction concentrates the fruit and the jus refines the tannins, creating a warm balance of body and aromas.
Storage potential between 5 and 15 years
Currently drink vintages 2011 to 2021
Serve between 16°C and 18°C
Common varieties
Syrah
Syrah, also known as Shiraz in some countries, is a popular grape variety grown in many wine regions around the world. In France, it is particularly important in the Rhône Valley, where it produces powerful and spicy red wines with aromas of black fruits and pepper.