Dumanet, Grande Réserve Syrah 2023

Dumanet Grande Réserve Syrah 2023 is a full-bodied Southern French red made from 100% Syrah grown on the limestone soils of the Terrasses du Larzac area. Although it cannot carry the Terrasses du Larzac AOP designation, the wine is classified as IGP Saint Guilhem le Désert, allowing the team to showcase the character of this single grape variety without blending restrictions. A short period of wood ageing adds softness and subtle vanilla and cedar notes.

Tasting Notes
Deep ruby-red in appearance, this Syrah presents an expressive nose of ripe dark fruit, blackberries and plums, complemented by gentle hints of spice and the sweet, aromatic influence of oak. On the palate, it is generous and rounded, with concentrated fruit, balanced structure and a smooth finish marked by vanilla and cedar. The wine is approachable in its youth, while its fruit, structure and brief wood maturation should allow it to develop further over the next few years when stored in a cool, dark cellar.

Production
The grapes come from vineyards in the heart of the renowned Terrasses du Larzac area, where limestone soils bring freshness and definition to the Syrah. The wine is produced entirely from Syrah and labelled IGP Saint Guilhem le Désert because the AOP regulations do not permit a 100% Syrah wine under the Terrasses du Larzac designation. Following alcoholic fermentation, the wine remains in contact with wood for several months, softening the texture and imparting subtle aromas of vanilla and cedar.

Food & Serving
Serve at approximately 16–18°C with grilled or roasted red meats, lamb, beef stew, sausages and hearty Mediterranean dishes featuring herbs, aubergine or mushrooms. Its ripe fruit and rounded texture also make it a natural partner for mature hard cheeses. Decanting is not essential, but 30–60 minutes in a decanter can help open the wine and integrate its oak character, particularly when enjoyed young.

Producer
Dumanet is a French wine label focused on expressive wines from the country’s southern regions. For this Grande Réserve, the team deliberately chose to let Syrah from the limestone-rich Terrasses du Larzac area stand on its own, prioritising the grape’s character over the appellation designation. Specific details about the producer’s history and notable awards are not provided.

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