Exception Syrah

Domaine des Masques

Fullness and freshness are the hallmarks of this deep, dense red with velvety tannins. The aromatic range is wide, from blue and black fruits to anise star to moroccan spice to cocoa powder to peppercorn to a diner-note of coffee & bacon more often found in a Côte-Rôtie. All this power yet the wine is shot through with delicate floral touches as well. For the Exception Syrah, Burles & Cuilleron prefer the larger 600 litre French oak demi-muids rather than the more oak-influencing notes given by the 228 litre barriques. These barrels have already seen 2-10 vintages and only gently accent this excellent terroir driven Syrah. The gentler ageing allows full expression of this fascinating plateau's influence. A must have for Syrah addicts.

Country:  France

Region:  Plateau du Cengle, Provence

Appellation:  IGP Méditerranée

Climate:  Cool Mediterranean

Altitude:  500m

Soils:  Marls and Clay-limestone

Varietal/Blend:  100% Syrah

Fermentation:  Hand-harvested Syrah is destemmed and crushed. Cold pre-fermentation maceration for ten days. Fermentation with indigenous yeast in individual temperature controlled stainless steel vessels for each respective parcel. Gentle punch downs conducted regularly. After pressing, the temperature is maintained around 20°C for a quick malolactic fermentation.

Ageing:  Aged 15 months in 600 litre French oak demi-muids that have already seen 2-10 vintages.

Vineyard & Vine Age:  Organic. South facing estate vineyards. Harvested at night and in the early morning. The proximity of these parcels to the cellars and transport being in small vibrating bins allow optimal respect for the fruit. In 2020 the harvest of the parcels concerned was spread out between September 17 and October 5.

ABV:  14.0%

Produced Cases:  9,800 bottles and 200 magnums

CSPC:  871178

About the Producer

Yves Cuilleron, Yannick Burles, and Carl & Sophie Mestdagh


Plateau du Cengle, Provence, France

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Exception Syrah
Domaine des Masques
Fullness and freshness are the hallmarks of this deep, dense red with velvety tannins. The aromatic range is wide, from blue and black fruits to anise star to moroccan spice to cocoa powder to peppercorn to a diner-note of coffee & bacon more often found in a Côte-Rôtie. All this power yet the wine is shot through with delicate floral touches as well. For the Exception Syrah, Burles & Cuilleron prefer the larger 600 litre French oak demi-muids rather than the more oak-influencing notes given by the 228 litre barriques. These barrels have already seen 2-10 vintages and only gently accent this excellent terroir driven Syrah. The gentler ageing allows full expression of this fascinating plateau's influence. A must have for Syrah addicts.

TECHNICAL INFO

Country:  France

Region:  Plateau du Cengle, Provence

Appellation:  IGP Méditerranée

Climate:  Cool Mediterranean

Altitude:  500m

Soils:  Marls and Clay-limestone

Varietal/Blend:  100% Syrah

Fermentation:  Hand-harvested Syrah is destemmed and crushed. Cold pre-fermentation maceration for ten days. Fermentation with indigenous yeast in individual temperature controlled stainless steel vessels for each respective parcel. Gentle punch downs conducted regularly. After pressing, the temperature is maintained around 20°C for a quick malolactic fermentation.

Ageing:  Aged 15 months in 600 litre French oak demi-muids that have already seen 2-10 vintages.

Vineyard & Vine Age:  Organic. South facing estate vineyards. Harvested at night and in the early morning. The proximity of these parcels to the cellars and transport being in small vibrating bins allow optimal respect for the fruit. In 2020 the harvest of the parcels concerned was spread out between September 17 and October 5.

ABV:  14.0%

Produced Cases:  9,800 bottles and 200 magnums

CSPC:  871178

Andrew Stewart | Calgary + Alberta South

T: 403-604-0408 | E: andrew@vinoalvino.ca

Joe Gurba | Edmonton + Alberta North

 T: 780-203-5284 | E: joe@vinoalvino.ca

Exception Syrah
Domaine des Masques
Fullness and freshness are the hallmarks of this deep, dense red with velvety tannins. The aromatic range is wide, from blue and black fruits to anise star to moroccan spice to cocoa powder to peppercorn to a diner-note of coffee & bacon more often found in a Côte-Rôtie. All this power yet the wine is shot through with delicate floral touches as well. For the Exception Syrah, Burles & Cuilleron prefer the larger 600 litre French oak demi-muids rather than the more oak-influencing notes given by the 228 litre barriques. These barrels have already seen 2-10 vintages and only gently accent this excellent terroir driven Syrah. The gentler ageing allows full expression of this fascinating plateau's influence. A must have for Syrah addicts.

TECHNICAL INFO

Country:  France

Region:  Plateau du Cengle, Provence

Appellation:  IGP Méditerranée

Climate:  Cool Mediterranean

Altitude:  500m

Soils:  Marls and Clay-limestone

Varietal/Blend:  100% Syrah

Fermentation:  Hand-harvested Syrah is destemmed and crushed. Cold pre-fermentation maceration for ten days. Fermentation with indigenous yeast in individual temperature controlled stainless steel vessels for each respective parcel. Gentle punch downs conducted regularly. After pressing, the temperature is maintained around 20°C for a quick malolactic fermentation.

Ageing:  Aged 15 months in 600 litre French oak demi-muids that have already seen 2-10 vintages.

Vineyard & Vine Age:  Organic. South facing estate vineyards. Harvested at night and in the early morning. The proximity of these parcels to the cellars and transport being in small vibrating bins allow optimal respect for the fruit. In 2020 the harvest of the parcels concerned was spread out between September 17 and October 5.

ABV:  14.0%

Produced Cases:  9,800 bottles and 200 magnums

CSPC:  871178

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Andrew Stewart

403-604-0408

andrew@vinoalvino.ca

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