# Domaine Garon Syrah Les Grandes Parcelles (2021)

- **Producer:** Domaine Garon
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Syrah
- **Region:** Northern Rhône, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €19
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 14–16 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black cherry, black plum, violet, black pepper, cedar, fennel, earth

## About this wine

Domaine Garon Syrah Les Grandes Parcelles is a 100% Syrah from the Vin de Pays des Collines Rhodaniennes in the Northern Rhône, France. The 'Les Grandes Parcelles' vineyard is situated at altitude on sandy granite soils, bordering the Côte-Rôtie plateau. The Garon family, with a winemaking legacy dating back centuries, cultivates these vines with a focus on precision and terroir. The wine is seen as an excellent introduction to Northern Rhône Syrah, embodying the estate's pursuit of elegance and lasting quality.

## Interesting facts

- Sometimes includes declassified Côte-Rôtie fruit.
- Vines are approximately 20 years old.
- Located on the 'Cote Blonde' area.
- Family estate dates back to 1475.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium+ body and fine-grained tannins are well-suited to complement the protein in red meats and game. Its herbaceous and earthy notes can echo similar flavors in dishes, while its acidity helps to cut through richer textures.

## Wine making process

Domaine Garon Syrah Les Grandes Parcelles is produced using traditional vinification methods. Grapes are hand-harvested, and fermentation takes place in stainless steel or concrete vats with controlled, low temperatures to maintain fruit freshness. Gentle extraction techniques are employed. The wine then undergoes aging for 6 to 10 months in used 228-liter French oak barrels, followed by a total of 14 months in oak without new wood. Organic farming practices are followed in the vineyard.