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Syrah (Shiraz)

The Syrah grape (called Shiraz in Australia) has always been grown in the Languedoc but is currently experiencing a renaissance. Its complex tannins give concentration and structure, a deep colour, finesse, and, on occasion, a roasted, smokey character. When mature it can suggest game and mushrooms, even burnt rubber or tar.

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Clot de L'Oum - Saint Bart Vieilles Vignes / 2008 / Red
£ 21.25
A blend of one third each Syrah on schist, with their best parcelles of Grenache on granite and schist, and Carignan on gneiss, on a vineyard parcelle of Saint Barthélémy which gives the cuvée its name. The Carignan, especially, is outstanding in this blend. This is the most “Mediterranean” of the three wines, more “sauvage”, as he puts it, ideal for Mediterranean food, with powerful ripe fruit, spicy and gamey. Learn More

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Château des Estanilles / 1999/ Red
£ 21.95
This wine is barrel aged for 13 months with a third being made from new wood. An opulent nose of tar, leather and cocoa gives way to very ripe and generous fruit. Full and rounded on the palate with a firm mineral structure, soft tannins and balanced acidity. Vanilla cream on the finish. Learn More

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Prieuré de Saint-Jean-de-Bébian / 2005 / Red
£ 22.95
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A very complex and seductive wine with its silky dark fruit, hints of black pepper, mint and thyme. Full nose, crushed red fruits, with a touch of cooked fruits and a hint of violet. Aromatic and well-balanced palette. Tenor of the Year, Guide Hubert 2002. Older vintages of these wines are available on request. 2005 also available in magnums. Learn More

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Prieuré de Saint-Jean-de-Bébian / 2001 / Red
£ 23.50
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A very complex and seductive wine with its silky dark fruit, hints of black pepper, mint and thyme. Full nose, crushed red fruits, with a touch of cooked fruits and a hint of violet. Aromatic and well-balanced palette. Tenor of the Year, Guide Hubert 2002. Older vintages of these wines are available on request. 2005 also available in magnums. Learn More

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Domaine Alain Chabanon - L'Esprit de Font Caude / 2004 / Red
£ 23.95
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Originally a cuvée from 100% Syrah but now blended with some Mourvédre, this deep red wine’s nose is redolent of wild herbs that encapsulate the “spirit” of the domaine. Beautifully structured with well balanced tannins it oozes blackberries, autumn berries and spice. Mouth watering with rich, gamey dishes such as venison and wild boar casseroles. Learn More

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Domaine les Aurelles - Aurel / 2004 / Red
£ 24.95
The style of wine is bigger, fatter and juicier, with elegant fruit, and even more pepper and spice. The older vintages are now rare, and show the enormous potential of this domaine. Learn More

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Jasse Castel - La Jasse / 2003 / Red / Magnum
£ 24.95
This signature cuvée shows the elements of the terroir in which it is grown: herbs of the garrigue, flowers and soft spices and is a blend of the above grapes all from different parcels the characteristics of which complement each other beautifully. The palate is a delicious combination of concentrated dark fruits, chocolate, truffles, A wonderful expression of the Montpeyroux terroir. Learn More

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Domaine les Aurelles - Aurel / 2002 / Red
£ 26.50
The style of wine is bigger, fatter and juicier, with elegant fruit, and even more pepper and spice. The older vintages are now rare, and show the enormous potential of this domaine. Learn More

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Domaine Borie de Maurel - Sylla / 2008 / Red
£ 27.95
This is the domaine's flagship cuvee and is a full-bodied, voluptuous wine which is well-structured and balanced with plenty of texture with plenty of style and texture. Produced from hand-picked grapes from vines on the Montagne Noir. No wood. A wine which is perfect for special occasions and superb for laying down. Southern France in a glass. Learn More

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Mas de L'Écriture - L'Écriture / 2001 / Red
£ 29.95
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In our opinion this is one of the best wines to come out of the Languedoc region. From a blend of approx 50% Syrah, 30% Grenache and 20% Mourvèdre this wine is absolutely delicious with good fruit and weight with silky tannins, elegance and complexity. A combination of strength, delicacy, charm and balance. Learn More

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