ITS ORIGIN

The old Syrah vines of this plot selection are located on terraces named “Châssis “. The very thin, poor soil of smooth, rounded pebbles suits these old vines perfectly. Thanks to an excellent reserve of water and to heat stored up by the pebbles in daytime and released at night, the ripened grapes present superb balance.

WINEMAKING

After systematically de-stemming the grapes, maceration stretches out for a period of 25 to 30 days in order to gently extract colour and tannin. Punching-the-cap and pumping-over are done each day. Maturation in French oak barrels lasts for 12 months.

ITS CHARACTER

Presenting a vivid purple colour, this pure, concentrated wine opens up on aromas of spices, black fruits such as plum and hints of liquorice. It continues long on the palate with flavours of black fruit with woody notes. All this is strengthened by a lovely structure of tannin and concludes with a long-lasting finish. It should be enjoyed now or kept for several years.

PAIRING WITH FOOD

The spicy flavours of Pionniers will inspire you to serve it with oriental dishes, such as tajine for example, as well as with more traditional meals to share, such as venison ale casserole or jugged venison.