SYRAH

The Rhône Valley Excellence

Syrah reaches its noblest expression in the Northern Rhône Valley. On Hermitage's legendary granite slopes, it achieves unparalleled complexity. Côte-Rôtie, with its layered schist soils, offers a more delicate and perfumed interpretation.

Historic Grand Terroirs

Each plot on Hermitage hill tells a different story. Les Bessards, with its decomposed granite, produces wines of exceptional depth. Le Méal, more limestone-based, brings a sun-drenched, spicy dimension. Côte-Rôtie combines power and finesse through its complex soils and varied exposures.

Global Expression

From Australia (where it becomes Shiraz) to California, Syrah demonstrates extraordinary adaptability. Australian versions from Barossa Valley offer power and opulence, while McLaren Vale reveals unique maritime notes.

New World Interpretations

Washington State's cool climate produces structured, pepper-driven Syrahs. South African expressions from Stellenbosch combine Old World elegance with New World fruit intensity.

Viticulture and Terroir

Syrah demands well-drained soils and optimal exposures. On hillsides, it develops its signature aromatic complexity: black pepper, violet, black olive. Warmer climates favor more jammy and spicy notes.