2019 Grand Ciel Syrah
RED MOUNTAIN AVA
The 2019 Grand Ciel Syrah opens with aromas of grilled meat, violets, and dried Herbs de Provence. Dark plum and blackberry mingle beautifully with the savory components of this wine. A small amount of stem inclusion provides lift and texture, while the subtle oak influence supports the rich mouthfeel. The decision to bottle the wine without any fining is validated by graceful tannins that lead to a generous finish. You can expect to cellar this for at least 12+ years, but this classic delivers much pleasure on its release as well.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2019
Varietal
Syrah
Appellation
Red Mountain
Vineyard Designation
Grand Ciel Vineyard, Red Mountain
Aging
10+ years
Alcohol %
14.4
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
The 2019 Grand Ciel Syrah opens with aromas of grilled meat, violets, and dried Herbs de Provence. Dark plum and blackberry mingle beautifully with the savory components of this wine. A small amount of stem inclusion provides lift and texture, while the subtle oak influence supports the rich mouthfeel. The decision to bottle the wine without any fining is validated by graceful tannins that lead to a generous finish. You can expect to cellar this for at least 12+ years, but this classic delivers much pleasure on its release as well.
Vineyard Notes
Every detail of our Grand Ciel Estate Vineyard has been designed to produce the highest quality fruit from the unique climate and soil of Red Mountain. Our rigorous selection process only permits a small portion of grapes to become part of the Grand Ciel wines. The results are wines of deep concentration with beautiful proportion and extended complexity.
Production Notes
Cold soaked 24-36 hours, fermented 12-14 days on skin, partial native yeast aged 20 months in French oak (30% new).
Winemaker Notes
100% Syrah. At Grand Ciel, Syrah has taken on a whole new dimension. Time-honored traditional methods & modern French clones are combined with the unique climate & the sandy loam, volcanic-ash soils of Red Mountain.
Food Pairing Notes
Rich roasted foods such as risottos with wild mushrooms, herb crusted lamb or marbled cuts of beef are wonderful Syrah pairings along with fresh cheeses such as triple cream brie or a softer blue cheese.