SAMO Rouge 2016

SAMO Rouge is a whole-bunch Limoux Syrah from organically farmed high-altitude vines, made in a deliberately light, Beaujolais-inspired style.

Limoux sits in the Pyrenean foothills south of Carcassonne, high and cool enough to keep Syrah fresh where much of the Languedoc cannot. This is Étienne Fort's red under the Monsieur S label, drawn from thirty-year-old Syrah at around 350 metres on rocky argilo-calcaire soils, all organically tended. Fort only makes the wine in seasons that suit it. Vinification leans on whole bunches and a measure of carbonic maceration, which keeps tannin light and the fruit direct, and the wine is aged in older demi-muids so the oak stays quiet. The label takes its name from SAMO, the tag Jean-Michel Basquiat used for his political and poetic graffiti in late-1970s New York.

Drink now and over the next few years, lightly chilled if you like, with grilled lamb, ratatouille or hard sheep's cheese. Serve at 15-17°C.

*Every effort is made to ensure the current vintage is accurate; however, variations can occur. If you are after a specific vintage, please contact us prior to ordering.