50% Syrah, 40% Grenache and 10% Mourvèdre grown on various soil types - alluvial, pebbles, sediment, limestone and granite. Average
age of vines is 35 years and the average yield 41hl/ha. Traditional winemaking techniques with temperature-controlled fermentation
and long soaking on the skins. Aged in oak foudres for 18 months. Winemaker Philippe Guigal. Special Offer: £9.99 - £7.99, Save 20%
from 25/05 to 21/06. Available from Waitrose Wine Direct and 225 branches.

Showing quite a bit of age. Definitely on the brick side of garnet. Nice composty nose. Woody, with good fruit and juicy acidity. Good. Definitely worth snapping up during end of May/early June promotional period.

24/05/11

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