Description
Region: IGP Vaucluse, Rhone, France
Producer: Domaine de la Verrière, Chêne Bleu
Vintage: 2015
Grape: 65% Syrah, 31% Grenache noir, 4% Roussanne
Type: Red Wine
Size: 75CL
Notes:
Flagship Syrah blend named after the famed philosopher Heloise d’Argenteuil, brilliant disciple-turned-lover of Pierre Abélard, fearless and forward-thinking. Showcasing the elegance and restraint of cooler-climate Syrah, with some fleshy Grenache and a touch of Roussanne to add floral aromatics.
Tasting notes
Appearance: A deep, brilliant crimson color. Nose: Complex with aromas of dark fruits and a hint of truffle. Palate: A fleshy mouth-feel, both dense and elegant with notes of mature fruit and refined tannins. Finish: Very long with notes of truffle.
Aging potential: 10-12 years.
Food Pairing: A generous and intense blend with strong aging potential, ideally suited to game birds, poultry, lamb and roasted vegetables. Decant for 2-3 hours and serve at room temperature.
Specifications Varieties:
pH: 3.7 Total acidity: 3.6 g/l (as sulfuric), 5.6 g/l (as tartaric) Residual sugar: 0.6 g/l, still wine Barrel-aged: 18 months
Vineyard notes Vines: Grenache noir, over 60 years old, north-west facing at 530m. Syrah, over 50 years old, south-west facing at 540m. Soil: Argilo-calcaire (clay and limestone) and very stony. Pruning method: Double cordon de Royat, 6 shoots per cordon.
VINEYARD MANAGEMENT No synthetic treatments, to ensure health of vines and soil. Certified BeeFriendly and HVE 3 sustainable viticulture (highest tier).