Elaboration G.S.M (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre), 2021, Languedoc-Roussillon [Vegan]

This blend of the world-famous trio is loved for its balanced combination of fruit, spice, tannins and structure. The Grenache provides expressive berry flavours, with a juicy and smooth palate. Syrah brings a good structure to the blend, with voluptuous aromas of sweet spices. The Mourvèdre gives to the final wine its firm tannins and deep colour Tasting Notes: Bright ruby in colour with a hint of purple. Intense and complex aromas of ripe red and black fruits, followed by notes of earth and a touch of cloves and pepper. The wine is very well structured, with a perfect balance of elegant strength. Ripe and silky tannins on the length.

Specification

Vinification The grapes are harvested upon reaching the perfect balance of acidity and sugar. They are then sorted and destemmed as soon as they reach the cellar. Each varietal is vinified separately. Fermentation is managed traditionally in stainless steel tanks. This process is particularly long for this wine and typically lasts 4 weeks. During this time, the wine is regularly pumped over. The Syrah is aged using French oak in order to add complexity and to provide unique aromas. Each varietal is selected from idyllic terroirs located on the east part of the Languedoc wine region where the hills are covered in vines, cypress and oak trees as well as plenty of aromatic Garrigue.

ABV 13%

Size 75cl

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Country France

Region Languedoc-Roussillon

Type Red Wine

Grape Mix 33.33% Grenache, 33.33% Syrah, 33.33% Mourvèdre

Genres Vegan, Vegetarian

Vintage 2021

Body Soft, fruity and smooth

Producer Fredéric Garrabou

Producer Overview Xavier Roger’s roots were firmly in the vineyards of Sancerre in the Loire Valley. Son of Jean-Max Roger whose 34ha domaine in the village of Bué, just south-west of town of Sancerre, is renowned for its production of high quality, Sancerre, Menetou-Salon and Pouilly Fumé. However three is a crowd, and with his brothers Thibault and Etienne working at the family domaine, Xavier set out on his own and made his own way. After attending winemaking school in Burgundy followed by three years of viticulture training at the agronomy school in Montpelier, Xavier spent the 1990’s gaining international winemaking experience in the US, New Zealand and Germany before returning to France to work in Bordeaux.

Closure Type Screw cap

Food Matches Enjoy this wine at room temperature with a beef casserole, rustic pasta recipes,stuffed peppers or soy chorizo tacos.

Press Comments Graham Holter, November 2023: Simple label, simple formula- so why would the contents be any different? Actually there's fun to be had in this Xavier Roger creation, once the strawberry- juice attack has subsided a little, with some pleasant rusticity to the body and a clean herbal note on the finish. Stop writing clever notes, just enjoy it.