LAURUS 2020 - Syrah - Côte-Rôtie, Rhône - France
LAURUS Cote Rotie - Syrah - Rhone, France
"Perfumy up front, with juniper and bergamot notes slowly giving way to a racy-edged core of red currant, damson plum and black cherry fruit. Displays lovely tension from start to finish." - 93 Points Wine Spectator, August 31st, 2017
Vintage in image may vary. Refer to wine facts for current vintage.
FRANCE
Rhône Valley
Syrah
Product Description
Description
Aromatic wine, perfumy up front, with juniper and bergamot notes slowly giving way to a racy-edged core of red currant, damson plum and black cherry fruit. Displays lovely tension from start to finish. Ideal pairing with a lamb roast or rack, with Provence herbs or tender beef with Morel mushrooms. Vintage in image may vary. Refer to wine facts for current vintage.
How to pair it
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Meat
Ideal pairing with a lamb roast or rack, with Provence herbs or tender beef with Morel mushrooms.
Wine Facts
| Product Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Grape Varietal | Syrah |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Region | Rhône Valley |
| Country | FRANCE |
| Winemakers | Veronique Torcolacci |
| Producer | Gabriel Meffre |
| Average age of vines | 20-30 years |
| Production method | 39 hl/ha |
| Harvest method | By hand |
| Fermentation & maceration | Malolactic fermentation |
| Aging | 16 months in oak barrels |
| Alcohol | 13.5% |
| Mouth Attribute | Long Finish, Medium-bodied, Silky Tannin |
| Nose Attribute | Dark Fruit, Herbal, Oak, Spices |
| Density | 6000 vines/ha |
| SKU | RH135 |
Vineyard Info
The story of the Gabriel Meffre Winery began in 1936, when Gabriel and his wife, both passionate about wine, created their ‘Négociant-Vinificateur’ business in Gigondas. More than 80 years later, the family business has built on its strong foundations and has established its reputation as a leading Winery in the southern Rhone Valley. LAURUS means ‘Laurel’ in Latin, a Roman symbol of excellence. Here excellence is all about “terroir”: the grapes are grown on parcels selected for their ability to express the very best of each Appellation. The term “terroir” encompasses a soil, a climate and people. Here it is expressed through sustainable partnerships with wine-growers who share our vision. The maturing process in 275-litre Laurus barrels refines the structure, producing complex wines with plenty of character and good cellaring potential. The LAURUS COTE ROTIE is made from selected plots come from the two sectors of the AOC: - Côte Brune: at 180 m of altitude, terraces of ferrous mica schist producing textured wines, with good ageing potential. South/South-eastern exposure. - Côte Blonde: soils made up of leuco gneiss and loess, conferring elegance and finesse.
Reviews & Ratings
Description
Aromatic wine, perfumy up front, with juniper and bergamot notes slowly giving way to a racy-edged core of red currant, damson plum and black cherry fruit. Displays lovely tension from start to finish. Ideal pairing with a lamb roast or rack, with Provence herbs or tender beef with Morel mushrooms. Vintage in image may vary. Refer to wine facts for current vintage.
How to pair it
-
Meat
Ideal pairing with a lamb roast or rack, with Provence herbs or tender beef with Morel mushrooms.
| Product Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Grape Varietal | Syrah |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Region | Rhône Valley |
| Country | FRANCE |
| Winemakers | Veronique Torcolacci |
| Producer | Gabriel Meffre |
| Average age of vines | 20-30 years |
| Production method | 39 hl/ha |
| Harvest method | By hand |
| Fermentation & maceration | Malolactic fermentation |
| Aging | 16 months in oak barrels |
| Alcohol | 13.5% |
| Mouth Attribute | Long Finish, Medium-bodied, Silky Tannin |
| Nose Attribute | Dark Fruit, Herbal, Oak, Spices |
| Density | 6000 vines/ha |
| SKU | RH135 |
The story of the Gabriel Meffre Winery began in 1936, when Gabriel and his wife, both passionate about wine, created their ‘Négociant-Vinificateur’ business in Gigondas. More than 80 years later, the family business has built on its strong foundations and has established its reputation as a leading Winery in the southern Rhone Valley. LAURUS means ‘Laurel’ in Latin, a Roman symbol of excellence. Here excellence is all about “terroir”: the grapes are grown on parcels selected for their ability to express the very best of each Appellation. The term “terroir” encompasses a soil, a climate and people. Here it is expressed through sustainable partnerships with wine-growers who share our vision. The maturing process in 275-litre Laurus barrels refines the structure, producing complex wines with plenty of character and good cellaring potential. The LAURUS COTE ROTIE is made from selected plots come from the two sectors of the AOC: - Côte Brune: at 180 m of altitude, terraces of ferrous mica schist producing textured wines, with good ageing potential. South/South-eastern exposure. - Côte Blonde: soils made up of leuco gneiss and loess, conferring elegance and finesse.
