Chateau Routas Syrah Blend

Pairs with: Duck à l'orange

Good for: Welcoming family and friends

Grapes: Syrah, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon 

I am from: Var, France

The story: Château Routas is located in the Var hinterland at an altitude of 250 to 270m, the vineyard benefiting from a cold microclimate in winter and cool nights in summer and is part of the Coteaux Varois en Provence appellation. The cool terroir and the clay-limestone soils allow a slow maturation of the grapes to give balanced wines with a beautiful aromatic freshness. The south-east to south-west exposure allows optimal maturity and a surprising nobility.

Why you'll love me: The nose reveals notes of black fruit, chocolate and baking spice. The complex palate offers red fruit and a fine element of toasted oak. This wine has beautiful structure with well-integrated, silky tannins and a nice balance with plenty of freshness before a long finish.