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Art De Vivre

2008 Languedoc Syrah

Gerard Bertrand Art De Vivre, a delightful Syrah from the renowned Languedoc region, showcases a captivating red hue that immediately draws you in. This vintage, hailing from 2008, exemplifies the vibrant character that the Languedoc terroir is famous for. The wine presents a full-bodied profile, delivering a pleasing complexity wrapped in a well-balanced structure. With medium acidity, it offers a refreshing liveliness that beautifully complements its prominent fruit intensity, revealing layers of dark fruit flavors that are both expressive and inviting. The tannins are notable yet supple, adding a firm backbone without overpowering the palate, culminating in a dry finish that leaves you yearning for another sip. This wine is indeed a celebration of the art of winemaking, embodying the passion and craftsmanship of the region.

Tasting notes:


Blackberry

Blackberry

Plum

Plum

Black Pepper

Black Pepper

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:


Languedoc-Roussillon
Languedoc-Roussillon

France's oldest and largest winemaking region, the Languedoc-Roussillon stretches around the sun-kissed Mediterranean from Roussillon to Provence. Taking in everything from rugged mountain slopes to breezy coastline, this vast region features various climates and terroirs. Outside of its famous AOCs like Minervois, Corbières and Saint-Chinian, many Languedoc wines are made in the less restrictive IGP classification, in particular the Pays d'Oc. There are many wine styles made in Languedoc, but full-bodied reds blending Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Mourvèdre and Cinsault are the most common. For summer drinking, look to its fruity rosé, rounded Chardonnay and zingy Picpoul. You will often find grape varieties stated on the label of Languedoc's IGP wines, an uncommon practice in much of France.

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