2022 Domaine de la Commanderie, Syrah 'Carte Postale' Loire Valley, FR

Producer: The Estate founded in 1982 by Philippe Pain is now run by his daughters, Honorine & Clothilde Pain since 2018. They cultivate 50 hectares of vines in a traditional & environmentally friendly way. Their cellar is a former quarry used to extract the Tuffeau stone which was used to build the regional homes in the area.

Place: The estate is located at the foot of the hillsides of the Chinon AOC, Val de Loire; their  vines are in the communes of  Panzoult & Cravant les Coteaux.

Farming:  In conversion to organic

Varietal: Syrah

Cuvee: This is one of their less traditional ‘Special Edition cuvees’ which is a reflection on the impact of global warming on the Loire grape varietals - Syrah, mainly found in the south of France has been planted in Cravant les Coteaux, along the right bank of the river ‘La Vienne’, and has adapted pretty well revealing a new personality.

Soil: Gravel, clay & sand

Tasting Notes: Juicy - Peppery Spice - Crunchy  Dark Forest Berries