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Grenache - Mourvedre - Syrah is a red blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in Rhône Valley, France.
The wines show full body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and high alcohol.
The tasting note runs to dark fruit, spice and leathery.
It is planted most seriously in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Barossa Valley and Côtes du Rhône.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, medium vigour and a preference for mediterranean.
It blends readily with Syrah and Mourvedre.
On other labels it goes by Garnacha, Monastrell and Shiraz.
At the table it suits steak with bone marrow, braised lamb shoulder with roasted parsnips and cumin and garlic beef strips.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Steak with bone marrow
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Braised lamb shoulder with roasted parsnips
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Cumin and garlic beef strips
Also labelled.
Garnacha, Monastrell, Shiraz.
Bottles to look for.
- Alain Jaume & Fils Domaine Grand Veneur Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes, Rhone, France
- Alain Jaume & Fils Domaine Grand Veneur Cotes du Rhone Les Champauvins, France
- Cellier des Princes Chateauneuf-du-Pape Le Blason du Prince, Rhone, France
- Chateau de Rouanne Vinsobres, Rhone, France
- Chateau Sixtine Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee du Vatican, Rhone, France
- Clos du Mont-Olivet Chateauneuf-du-Pape La Cuvee du Papet, Rhone, France
- Clos Saint-Jean Chateauneuf-du-Pape La Combe des Fous, Rhone, France
- Domaine Bosquet des Papes Chateauneuf-du-Pape Chante le Merle Vieilles Vignes, Rhone, France
Grenache - Mourvedre - Syrah: common questions
01.What does Grenache - Mourvedre - Syrah taste like?+
Grenache - Mourvedre - Syrah tastes of dark fruit, spice and leathery. The wines show full body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and high alcohol.
02.Where is Grenache - Mourvedre - Syrah from?+
Grenache - Mourvedre - Syrah originates in Rhône Valley, France.
03.Where is Grenache - Mourvedre - Syrah grown?+
The key regions for Grenache - Mourvedre - Syrah are Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Barossa Valley and Côtes du Rhône.
04.What food pairs with Grenache - Mourvedre - Syrah?+
Pour it with steak with bone marrow, braised lamb shoulder with roasted parsnips and cumin and garlic beef strips.
05.What else is Grenache - Mourvedre - Syrah called?+
Grenache - Mourvedre - Syrah is also labelled Garnacha, Monastrell and Shiraz.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.