Wines made from Syrah grapes of Faugères
Discover the best wines made with Syrah as a single variety or as a blend of Faugères.
More informations about the variety Syrah
Structured, elegant reds with deep colour, firm tannins, with intense aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, black pepper, violet, smoked meat, black olive and balsamic notes. Fine ageing potential. Star of the great northern Rhône reds (Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Cornas, Saint-Joseph) and pillar of GSM blends in the south (Châteauneuf-du-Pape). Widely exported to Australia as Shiraz (Barossa, McLaren Vale). Cross of dureza × mondeuse blanche.
More informations about the region of Languedoc-Roussillon
Languedoc AOC on signature Palaeozoic schist, foothills of the Massif Central. Dense, mineral reds dominate: vibrant Syrah with signature notes of blackberry, violet, black pepper, garrigue and a smoky touch, tight tannins. Sun-drenched Grenache (ripe cherry, kirsch, spice), Mourvèdre compulsory for depth (leather, game, liquorice) — the only Languedoc AOC to require it. Carignan and Cinsault in support.
What are the typical flavors of the Syrah grape variety?
- Black fruitPresent in 20% of Syrah
- EarthPresent in 19% of Syrah
- SpicesPresent in 17% of Syrah
- OakPresent in 16% of Syrah
- Red fruitPresent in 14% of Syrah
- Non oakPresent in 11% of Syrah
- OakyPresent in 6% of Syrah
- MicrobioPresent in 6% of Syrah
- CherryPresent in 5% of Syrah
- BlackberryPresent in 5% of Syrah
- Red fruitPresent in 5% of Syrah
- Black fruitsPresent in 5% of Syrah
- PlumPresent in 4% of Syrah
- LeatherPresent in 4% of Syrah
- EarthyPresent in 3% of Syrah
- PepperPresent in 3% of Syrah
- Black currantPresent in 3% of Syrah
- FloralPresent in 3% of Syrah
- Dried fruitPresent in 3% of Syrah
- VanillaPresent in 2% of Syrah
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