LE GRAND NOIR CABERNET SYRAH

Le Grand Noir Cabernet Shiraz Pay d’Or IGP

The blackcurrant and bell pepper flavours of the Cabernet Sauvignon, seem to have been destined to be married with the spicy, brambley, gently peppery Syrah. The vanilla character of the oak is present but subtle and the tannins are softer than in many Cabernets. A very luxurious drink; silky & satisfying.

VARIETIES: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Syrah
REGION: France / Languedoc-Roussillon / Puichéric, Jouarres-Homps and the hilly areas of Caunes-Trausse, Minervois
AGEING: 6 months, aged in French & American oak
GUARDING POTENTIAL: Enjoy now or will cellar well up to 3 years
SERVE: Serve at 16ºC – 18ºC
FITS TO: Good with a range of red meat dishes but its soft fruity character makes this a very attractive wine to drink by itself

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Cabernet – Syrah | Range | Le Grand Noir Wines

Les Deux Aristos – The Two Aristocrats

Like its white sibling, the Piano and the Clarinet Chardonnay-Viognier, this is a blend of two classic grape varieties that work in perfect harmony. When we first pioneered the style – selecting grapes from some very special vineyards in our corner of Southern France – our neighbours said we were crazy, but it’s a partnership that has a long tradition in Bordeaux and more recently Australia. The secret to its success lies in our having perfect gravelly soil for the Cabernet Sauvignon and clay and limestone for the Syrah – and to Hugh Ryman’s experience making wine in Bordeaux and South Australia.