Heloise

HÉLOÏSE
Restrained but unwavering elegance.  Our Syrah blend is named Héloïse for its balance of concentration and restraint, and its ripe, supple texture.  Our fine Syrahs blend beautifully with the highly perfumed Grenache, but also blossom with the floral notes of our high-altitude Viognier, bringing Héloïse stylistically closer to her cousins in the Northern Rhône.
TASTING NOTES HÉLOÏSE
Appearance: Deep, garnet red.
Nose: Concentrated and rich, with notes of sweet spice, liquorice, prunes and a hint of truffle.
Palate: Full-bodied and round with silky tannins.
Finish: Rich and long.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
Ideally suited to be enjoyed with lamb, red meat and roasted vegetables. Decant for 2-3 hours and serve at room temperature.
specifications
Varieties: Syrah 63%, Grenache 35%, Viognier 2%
Alcohol: 14%
pH: 3.8
Total acidity: 3.0 g/l (as sulphuric), 4.6 g/l (as tartaric)
Residual sugar: 0.6 g/l, still wine
Barrel-aged: 18 months in French oak.
VINEYARD NOTES
Vines: Grenache,over 40 years old, north-west facing at 530 m. Syrah, 30 years old, south-west facing at 540 m.
Soil: argilo-calcaire (clay and limestone), and very stony.
Pruning method: Double cordon de Royat, 6 shoots per cordon.
Treatments: No synthetic treatments used; biodynamic principles ensure health of vine and soil.