Laurus

Syrah - Pays d Oc

Indication géographique protégée

IGP Pays d'Oc wines are produced in the Languedoc-Roussillon, in 4 departments bordering the Mediterranean Sea: Pyrénées Orientales, Aude, Hérault and Gard. Each grape varieties find its expression in a variety of soils: clay, limestone, schist, stony and sand soils, all of which produce dense and complex aromas.

2017

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In Languedoc-Roussillon, from budbreak to harvest, the vegetative cycle was marked by a succession of atypical and extreme climatic events which led to a significant drop in production. The intensity of the losses varied according to the sectors but the most affected vines were not harvested. After a very early start, the harvest took place in record time and under optimal weather conditions. If the volumes are historically low, the vintage proves to be of an excellent qualitative level, with beautiful balance on the palate and intense aromatic expression. The perfect sanitary state of the harvested grapes contributed significantly to this qualitative success.

Rewards

14,5 Guide Bettane & Dessauve 2020

Syrah - Pays d Oc

Vintage

2017

Grape Varieties:

100% Syrah

Terroir:

Syrah from the Hérault region around the village of Pézenas. A terroir of gravelly clay of the Pliocene period around Alignan du Vent provides a round fruit focus, while a hillside terroir of clay on limestone around Abeilhan provides bright acidity.

Winemaking:

Harvested from the 17th September 2017.

Classic winemaking and malolactic fermentation in barrels.

80% of the blend spends 8 months in 275lt one- and two-year oak Laurus barrels.

Production : 10 165 bottles and 214 magnums

Bottling date : 14 June 2018

Tasting notes:

Deep and sustained attractive color. The nose is characterized by aromas of candied olives and garrigue. The palate is fleshy, full and spicy with a long and elegant finish. (January 2019)