This delicious Syrah from the south of France is made with grapes from a selection of vines on the Languedoc hillsides. The Versant Syrah vines are situated on south-facing hills near Maraussan where the soil is made up of chalky ‘terres blanches’ ideal for growing Syrah.
In the glass the wine has a deep red colour with dark purple tints. The nose has complex aromas of red fruits, peonies, white pepper and juniper berries.
The palate is full and fresh with hints of citrus peel and liquorice. The mouthfeel is smooth tannins with a touch of bitter cocoa on the finish.
Pair this with rosemary roasted rack of lamb, wild boar with honey or ewe’s cheese.
The Languedoc is a vast region stretching across much of the south and Mediterranean and is France`s single largest vineyard entity for its Vins de Pays wines.
Within the Languedoc lie several distinctly identified Vins de Pays (including the l`Aude, Gard and Hérault) and many appellations that maintain traditional local blends and styles such as Minervois, Corbières, Pic Saint Loup and Fitou.
A red grape variety that is widely planted around the world, particularly in southern France, South Africa and Australia. Typically wines are full-bodied and deeply coloured.
Generally called Syrah in the old world, or Shiraz in the new. It produces wines which are typically high in tannins and acidity, and can exhibit a range of flavors and aromas, including blackberry, black pepper, smoke, and leather.
Established in 1967 by Maurice Grignon, the family winemaking and trading company originally specialised in the production and sale of wine-making materials. In 1992 the company was sold and became an Association of Cooperatives and started producing wines from Languedoc- Roussillon.
The name Foncalieu is made up of letters of villages in the region of l`Aude - Fonties de Aude, Capendu - ALzonne - Montolieu.
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