L'Appel des Sereines Syrah 2022

Intro: “L’Appel des Sereines” means “The Call of the Sirens,” evoking allure and draw, appropriate for a Syrah styled to be both approachable and characterful. It’s a relatively young-vine cuvée, sourced from multiple parcels (e.g. Chavanay, Ardoix, Saint-Michel-sur-Rhône, Vérin), producing a blend of terroirs with decomposed granite soils.

Region: Rhone Valley || Winery: Francois Villard

Grapes: Syrah

Aging: 12 days maceration in open stainlees steel tank and 15 months of aging, 60% in oak truncated wooden tank, barrels and 40% in stainlees tank

ABV: 12.5% || Decant: 30–45 minutes || Serving Temp: 15–16°C

Pairing: Beef, lamb, poultry, game (deer, venison), mushrooms

Tasting Notes: The L'Appel des Sereines Syrah 2022 is a vibrant and expressive wine, bursting with juicy red and black fruits. Aromas of blackberry, raspberry, and violet are layered with peppery spice and subtle hints of crushed granite. On the palate, it shows a medium body with silky tannins, lively acidity, and a refreshing mineral backbone. The finish is clean, lifted, and gently savory, making it an elegant and approachable Syrah to enjoy in its youth.

Rating (Complexity & Vintage Year): 89 BA