Domaine de Montcalmes - La Sy 2020
Domaine de Montcalmès is located in the Languedoc region , in the Terrasses du Larzac appellation for its red wines and Coteaux du Languedoc for its whites. The estate covers 22 hectares, in the communes of Puéchabon, Aniane, Saint-Jean-de-Fos and Saint-Saturnin-de-Lucian. Domaine de Montcalmès has been run by Frédéric Pourtalié and his sister, Muriel, since 1998. They cultivate Syrah and Grenache vines with an average age of thirty years, as well as Mourvèdre. The estate has been organically farmed since 2012, and certified since 2015.
Sy is produced mainly from Syrah , supplemented with Grenache . The different grape varieties are vinified separately . The harvest is first destemmed and crushed. Vinification is carried out with indigenous yeasts and undergoes a 30-day maceration with regular punching down. Aging takes place in oak barrels of one wine, two wines or more for 24 months . The batches are then blended 2 months before bottling.
Grape varieties: Syrah, Grenache
"The 2020 Sy seduces with its warm character and beautiful concentration. On the nose, ripe red fruits mingle with notes of licorice and sweet spices. Perfect with a platter of charcuterie or a traditional stew."