# Chateau La Vernede (2021)

- **Producer:** SELECT VINS Gros Paux-Rosset
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Syrah, Grenache
- **Region:** Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 15.0%
- **Average price:** €13
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** blueberry

## About this wine

Chateau La Vernede 2021 is a red wine from the Languedoc region of France, produced by SELECT VINS Gros Paux-Rosset. It is crafted from Syrah and Grenache grapes and has an alcohol by volume of 15%. The wine is bottled in lighter glass bottles. It is an 'order item' with a longer delivery time, indicating it is stocked by the supplier. The price is 149 SEK per 750ml bottle.

## Interesting facts

- The wine is bottled in lighter glass, a nod to environmental considerations.
- This is an 'order item,' meaning it's stocked by the supplier, not the retailer.
- The price per liter is 198.67 SEK.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium-plus body and robust character, driven by Syrah and Grenache, make it a good match for richer, protein-heavy dishes. The tannins in the wine can complement the protein in meats, while its fruit-forward notes can stand up to savory and slightly sweet elements. The higher alcohol content also suggests it can handle dishes with some spice or intensity.

## Wine making process

Chateau La Vernede 2021 is produced from a blend of Syrah and Grenache grapes. The winemaking process involves fermentation, the specifics of which are not detailed. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes an aging process, though the duration and methods are not specified. The wine is bottled in 750ml lighter glass bottles.