Syrah Le Barroux VdF 2018

Wine Description for Syrah Le Barroux VdF 2018 by Saint Jean Du Barroux

Colour & Appearance

Deep, nearly opaque violet – a wine that makes no compromises even in the glass.

Nose

The first contact is marked by a subtle reduction, a hint of struck match that quickly dissipates. What follows is Syrah in its purest form: violet, black pepper and cold smoke interweave with raw meat and peat. Beneath lies dark, seeded fruit – blackberry, blackcurrant, plum – ripe yet threaded through with a refreshing coolness.

Palate

On the palate, a juicy, meaty Syrah of impressive stature unfolds. The balance between freshness and ripeness is flawless: seeded, yet mature tannins carry a vibrant acidity that keeps the wine in motion. The aromatic palette is complex and dark – charcoal, hung beef, olive tapenade, beetroot, earth and stone – all held together by that characteristic violet blackness that only Syrah knows. Subtle coffee roast notes round out the picture.

Finish

Long, spicy and of mineral austerity. The wine bids farewell with pepper and a whisper of smoke – precise and lingering.

Terroir & Origin

The vineyards of Barroux in Ventoux provide the foundation here: limestone and gravel characterise this village wine with mineral depth and structure-giving tension – a clear expression of its origins.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pure Syrah, harvested in September 2018. 75% destemmed, fermented over 20 days in concrete vessels, subsequently aged 18 months in enamel-lined tanks. A vinification that prioritises purity and expression – without oak influence, without distraction.

Food Pairing Suggestions

A wine for the table and character: excellent with roasted pork with cabbage, with grilled octopus with black olive tapenade or with the surprisingly harmonious aubergine-miso gratin.

Special Features

An extraordinarily good-value Ventoux Syrah that far exceeds its category in quality and expressiveness. For lovers of the northern Rhône – at a southern price.