Syrah Entrevon VdF 2019

Wine Description for Syrah Entrevon VdF 2019 by Saint Jean Du Barroux

Colour & Appearance

Lightly transparent violet – a youthful Syrah that visually hints at its origins from cooler high-altitude sites.

Nose

Initially, a fascinating combination of yeasty notes and fruit emerges, reminiscent of freshly baked plum cake. With air contact – which this young wine absolutely needs – a meaty character develops with dark fruits, cassis and cherries. These are joined by dark chocolate and black olive tapenade, whilst a subtle note of aged beef lends the wine depth.

Palate

On the palate, the true class of this Ventoux Syrah reveals itself: an impressive balance between freshness and ripeness, rarely achieved so successfully. The tannin presents itself partly fine-grained, yet retains a robust structure. The vibrant acidity carries the warm, dark fruit palette of forest fruits, plums, cassis and cherries, accompanied by peat, violets and olive tapenade. The overall impression is powerful, yet elegant, juicy and meaty.

Terroir & Origin

The Entrevon parcel lies in Malaucène at 350 metres on the north-facing side of Mont Ventoux. The sandy soils originate from the third period of the Miocene and lend the wine its characteristic finesse and cool elegance.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pure Syrah, hand-harvested and 90% destemmed. The twelve-day fermentation took place in concrete vat, ageing for eleven months in stainless steel, followed by nine months in bottle. Limited production of just 1,581 bottles.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Ideal with Estouffade d’agneau (lamb stew), squid with chard and olive filling or broad beans with artichokes and black olive tapenade. The meaty notes harmonise beautifully with robust braised dishes.

Special Features

An authentic, artisanally produced Syrah that perfectly interprets the cooler north-facing side of Ventoux. Still young, but already approachable – with further ageing potential.