Along with Duras and Fer, Syrah is regarded as a principal red wine variety in Gaillac and although growers are increasing their proportion of Fer and Duras, in the right areas Syrah is capable of delivering a wonderfully supple and sexy wine with complex mesh of red fruits, blackberry, spice and pepper. It has to be said that while the flavour profile of this red is more recognisable than the more obscure Prunelart and Duras, it remains Gaillac first and Syrah second. This is also from a clay limestone site and cropped very low by regional standards and the winemaking is almost identical to the Prunelart and Duras reds - the fruit is hand harvested and winemaking is reassuringly tech-free. The fermentations are spontaneous and the wine is aged in cement tank for 1 year before being bottled without fining or filtration. A beautiful, seductive Syrah with silken texture and tannins and a very pretty dark cherry, blueberry, cinnamon spice and just a hint of fresh, spicy fennel. Absolutely gorgeous, pulpy wine, which will be a by-the-glass winner.