# Puy Chéri Syrah Rosé (2025)

- **Producer:** Les Vignobles Foncalieu
- **Colour:** rosé
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Syrah
- **Region:** Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €10
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** raspberry, strawberry, redcurrant, grapefruit, rose, cream

## About this wine

Puy Chéri is a flagship rosé produced by Les Vignobles Foncalieu, an innovative cooperative union in the heart of the Languedoc. Established in 1967, Foncalieu unites hundreds of passionate growers across diverse terroirs. Puy Chéri has earned legendary status in Northern Europe, particularly in Sweden, where it has long been celebrated as one of the country's favorite and most reliable summer rosés. It represents the quintessential Mediterranean lifestyle, offering an accessible yet beautifully crafted expression of Languedoc Syrah.

## Interesting facts

- Puy Chéri is historically one of the best-selling imported rosé wines in Sweden.
- Les Vignobles Foncalieu represents a cooperative of over 650 winegrowers working across the South of France.
- The grapes are harvested under the night sky to lock in freshness and protect them from the warm Mediterranean sun.

## Food pairing

This crisp, dry rosé thrives on its vibrant acidity and delicate red fruit profile. It acts as a refreshing palate cleanser for lightly spiced dishes, grilled seafood, and summer salads, balancing salt and light fats without overwhelming the food.

## Wine making process

The Syrah grapes are harvested exclusively at night to preserve their delicate primary fruit aromas and prevent oxidation. Upon arrival at the winery, the grapes undergo a gentle direct pressing with minimal skin contact to achieve its signature pale pink hue. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks at cool temperatures (15-18°C) to maximize ester production and freshness. The wine is aged briefly on its fine lees in stainless steel before early bottling to capture its youthful, vibrant character.