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Domaine Gayda 'Chemin de Moscou' Syrah Blend 2021
Grape Type Pronunciation: "sih-rah" blend
Primary flavours
Raspberry
Red Plum
Carraway Seeds
Pepper
Spice
Details
The ‘Chemin de Moscou’ is the flagship wine from Domaine Gayda and we are really excited to bring this wine to Australian shores. There is a bright purple colour from this Syrah Blend, plenty of fruit weight and typical spice and pepper. The pepper is the dominant tone in this wine, with red plums and raspberries hidden in the background followed by aniseed and caraway seeds. Hide this in the cellar, if you can!

Domaine Gayda is located on the main route between Toulouse and Carcassonne and when visiting the winery, you may be confused into thinking you have travelled through a portal to Stellenbosch or the Barossa. Here you aren’t visiting a French winery where you are about as welcome as a mormon on Grand Final day, you are offered a cellar door experience, a winery fitted with cute Citroen cars and a restaurant with stunning food alongside equally stunning views of the Pyrenees. The winery is the hard work of two partners, Tim (British) and Anthony (South African) and together, they have produced the perfect mix of old world meets new world. The wines incorporate local stories like Flying Solo, which tell tales of the 1920s postmen who flew from Toulouse to Spain to deliver mail in single engine deathtraps as well as the famous Chemin de Moscou which has become a true bellwether of the region. The wines showcase regionality of the Languedoc mixed with clean bottles and plenty of personality.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
nonesomelots
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
lowmediumhigh
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low (under 12%)medium (12-14%)high (14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards medium bodied, low sweetness, with low acidity, some fruitiness, high tannins, high alcohol and some oak.
Specs
Region
Languedoc
country
France
Grape type
Syrah Blend
Wine Maker
Domaine Gayda
Alcohol
14%
Vintage
2021
Cellar period
5-10 years
Production method
Organic
Temperature
Room Temperature 15°C-18°C
Pairing guide
You can’t help but be impressed by this delicious Syrah blend from the fantastic Domaine Gayda, showcasing their Pays d’Oc terroir in peerless style and packing a deep and satisfying punch of flavour in every glass. We reckon it’s best paired with char-grilled lamb or beef, homemade barbecued burgers and vegetarian three-bean chilli, but it will also work very well with lentil and bacon soup, puy lentils with ham hock or mushrooms, and roast duck legs and a rich onion gravy. Greek-style roast lamb, Moroccan lamb or vegetable tagine, and roast root vegetable medleys will also provide spectacular pairings for this red wine.
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Food
Venison
Steak
Tastes
Earthy
Floral
Complex
Moods
Adventurous
Always A Winner
Seasons
Autumn
Cooler Months
Recipe Matches
Wine region
Languedoc, France
The Languedoc wine region is located in the south of France, in the Languedoc-Roussillon region. It is the largest wine-producing region in France and is known for its wide variety of wine styles, including red, white, rosé, and sparkling. As a younger region, Languedoc has less restrictive wine growing laws making it a virtual oasis for progressive winemakers. As a result, you may find many innovative, even atypical blends in this region, that represent excellent value. Of the numerous varieties available in Languedoc Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Cinsault, Mourvèdre, and Viognier are the stand outs. Top producers are known showcasing the unique character of the Languedoc region, including Mas de Daumas Gassac, Château de Saint-Martin, Mas Jullien, and Château d'Angles. Languedoc, watch this space!
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