Château Peyrassol Commanderie de Peyrassol Rouge Côtes de Provence 2021
Château Peyrassol
Provence is better known for rosé, which makes this red from a 13th-century Templar estate all the more compelling. The Syrah-Cabernet blend captures the warmth of the Provençal sun without excess, delivering a red that is structured enough to pair with grilled meats but fresh enough for a summer evening. Excellent value.
Kit Aromas
Nose
Dark cherry and blackcurrant dominate, accented by dried herbs and a faint violet perfume. Beneath the fruit, a subtle cedar and toasted oak note provides structure.
Palate
Medium-bodied with firm but polished tannins. The palate mirrors the nose with ripe cherry and blackcurrant, adding layers of mint and a gentle earthy garrigue character. The oak is well-integrated and supportive rather than dominant.
Finish
Medium, with lingering cherry and a soft woody dryness.
- Varietal
- Grenache
- Blend
- Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan, Cinsault
- Vineyards
- Commanderie de Peyrassol, limestone and clay soils at 300m elevation
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
Food Pairing
Grilled lamb chops with herbes de Provence
Founded in 1204 by the Knights Templar near Flassans-sur-Issole in Provence, Commanderie de Peyrassol has been producing wine on its sun-baked terroir for over eight centuries.
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