# Antraigue Syrah (2023)

- **Producer:** Martine & Christian Rouchier
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Syrah
- **Region:** Rhône, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Average price:** €21
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black cherry, blackberry, violet, black pepper, leather

## About this wine

The Antraigue Syrah is a red wine from the Vin de France classification, produced by Martine & Christian Rouchier. The wine is made from 100% Syrah grapes grown on the Antraigue vineyard, planted in 2016. The Rouchier domaine is a small, family-run estate committed to organic and biodynamic farming practices, with a philosophy of minimal intervention in the winemaking process. This approach emphasizes purity and the natural expression of the grape and terroir. The wine is produced without fining or filtering and with very low or no added sulfur.

## Interesting facts

- The Antraigue vineyard was planted in 2016.
- The domaine is certified organic (Ecocert).
- Winemaking is done with zero or very low added sulfur.
- The vineyard is located 100 meters from the historic 'La Chave' plot.

## Food pairing

The firm tannins and full body of this Syrah are well-suited to complement the richness of proteins like lamb, beef, and game. The dark fruit and peppery notes in the wine can echo or contrast with savory herbs and earthy flavors found in many of these dishes, creating a harmonious balance.

## Wine making process

The Antraigue Syrah is produced using a minimal intervention approach. Grapes undergo whole-cluster fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless-steel or concrete tanks, with cap management techniques employed. The wine is aged for 18 months in stainless-steel tanks to maintain freshness and fruit purity. It is bottled without fining or filtering and with very low or no added sulfur, reflecting the Rouchiers' commitment to natural winemaking and expressing the unique character of the Antraigue vineyard.