Salamandre Syrah, Chateau St. Cyrgues 2024

Salamandre is Château St. Cyrgues' pure Syrah from the Rhône, where the Mediterranean climate and granite soils create ideal conditions for this noble red grape. This is Syrah at its most honest and approachable, showing what the variety can do when it's grown in the right place and handled with care.

Château St. Cyrgues is a small estate in the Rhône working with minimal intervention and a focus on expressing the character of their terroir. The granite soils give the wine its distinctive mineral edge and structure, while the Mediterranean climate provides ripeness and warmth.

What you get is pure Syrah – dark fruit, black pepper, herbs, a touch of smoke, and that characteristic grip and structure that makes it so food-friendly. There's depth and character here, but nothing feels heavy or overdone. The wine has enough freshness to keep it lively and approachable.

The winemaking is straightforward – letting the fruit express itself without interference. The result is a wine that's both drinkable now and has enough structure to develop with a few years in the cellar if you want to age it.

Serve it at room temperature with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, stews, or aged cheeses. This is honest, drinkable Rhône red at a great price, perfect for everyday drinking or pairing with hearty food.