Saint-Cyrgues, Saint-Cirice Syrah/Grenache

St Cirice shows aromas of ripe tomato, along with Mediterranean herbs. With a little air, it reveals cherry confiture and warming spice. It is light to medium-bodied and has a very soft, almost plush mouthfeel, with flavours of red berries and finishes with a lift of fresh acidity and a savoury twist. It will have broad appeal and would be a perfect choice for house wine, or for any occasion where the need for a pleasurable drop and a keen price are essential. 50% Syrah, 30% Grenache, 10% Marselan and 10% Merlot –

St Cyrgues is an estate with vineyards along the southern slopes of the Costières de Nîmes which has a history of vine cultivation dating back centuries, it was bought in 1991 by a young Swiss couple, Evelyne and Guy de Mercurio.

The soils are a mixture of rounded pudding stones, flint and gravel and were formed during prehistoric times by alluvial sediments from the Durance and Rhone rivers.