LE VERSANT SYRAH - Les Vignobles Foncalieu 2017 - VEGAN - 75cl

A collection of fine varietal wines of outstanding quality. Made with grapes from a selection of vines on the Languedoc hillsides offering the best orientation, each varietal proudly shows off its character in a nicely-balanced and elegant style.

Thanks to its broad aromatic range, this versatile range offers wines that will delight all wine-lovers and adapt to every consumption moment

In addition, these wines have the VEGAN Certificate.

SOILS : Plots with the best balance between soil, plant and microclimate are selected: North-facing hills for this wine. Control of yields via optimal management of nutrition and de-budding. The Versant Syrah vines are situated on south-facing hills near Maraussan (Languedoc-Roussillon), where the soil is made up of chalky ‘terres blanches’ ideal for growing Syrah.

WINEMAKING : Alcoholic fermentation in temperature controlled stainless steel vats. Long maceration of 3 to 4 weeks with twice daily pumping over. Malolactic fermentation.

AGEING : 8 months in stainless steel.

TASTING NOTES : Deep red colour with dark purple tints. Complex nose combining hints of fruit (small red fruits), flower (peony) and spice (white pepper, juniper berries). Full and fresh on the palate with aromas of citrus peel and liquorice, smooth tannins and a cocoa finish.

Serve between 17-18 ° C.

Storage potential: 6 years.