Essentielle

We call this wine Essentielle as a blend of Syrah and Grenache is the essence of a red from Provence and the south of France. A lovely, fresh, fruity, unoaked red that can be drunk young, but matures wonderfully. A wine to accompany everyday lunches and dinners. To make it pure pleasure we vinified and bottled our Essentielle with as little sulphur as possible.

A garnet-red colour with purplish highlights.

The aromas unfold and evolve over time, where the vegetal framework, notes of undergrowth and tobacco, give way to pleasant floral scents, rose and slightly candied red fruit. 

The attack is straightforward and invigorating, with natural acidity providing a refreshing character through to a full, structured palate with coated tannins. The aromas of spices, candied fruit and tobacco all contribute to the wine's delicious, lingering finish. 

Plums, chocolate, caramelised onions, wild garlic, mushrooms, pepper, olives, thyme and rosemary go wonderfully with Syrah and our Essentielle...like an entrecôte, game, venison, lamb or a grilled chicken...not forgetting vegetarian dishes with a bit of spiciness and fresh herbs and of course any kind of pasta with strong, rasped cheese.

L'Essentielle goes very well with mature cheeses made from cow's or sheep's milk: Comté matured for 30 months, Parmesan, Sbrinz, Pecorino or Manchego with fresh sourdough bread and salted butter.

Strong Syrah wines go perfectly with chocolate made of high quality cocoa beans.Our favorite is a piece of dark chili chocolate and a sip Syrah wine. The mix of bitter chocolate, chili notes and typical Syrah aromas of black currants and spices will delight you.