Estate Syrah 2014

Name: Cristom - Estate Syrah - 2014
Brand: Vin du Monde
Price: 77.8 EUR
Availability: OutOfStock

Cristom

155,60 €

A high-altitude Syrah with a fresh and spicy style, combining fruit depth with elegant texture.

UNITED STATES

Vin Red

13.5%

5 to 10 years

100% Syrah

750ml
Set of 2 bottles (75cl)

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Located in the Willamette Valley, in northwest Oregon, Cristom Vineyards cultivates its vines on the cool, breezy slopes of the Eola-Amity Hills. This area benefits from well-drained volcanic and sedimentary soils, as well as the refreshing influence of marine breezes from the Van Duzer Corridor. The Syrah plots are planted at a moderate elevation, on exposed slopes that promote slow and steady ripening of the grapes, allowing them to express both the freshness of the climate and the aromatic depth of the terroir.

Made from carefully managed vines, this wine is crafted from grapes harvested at optimal ripeness, precisely sorted before fermentation in vats designed to preserve varietal character and terroir expression. Maceration is carried out gently to extract color, aromas, and fine tannins. Aging then takes place in barrels, including a proportion of French oak, to refine the structure, add aromatic complexity, and harmonize the whole before bottling.

This wine reveals notes of blackberry, blueberry, and dark plum, enhanced by touches of violet and peony, as well as spicy accents of black pepper and licorice. Woody nuances of cedar and sweet smoke complete the bouquet. On the palate, the texture is full and structured, supported by a fresh acidity, firm yet polished tannins, and a persistent finish that combines dark fruits, spices, and a light smoky touch.

Where are we traveling?

Willamette Valley

It is located in northwest Oregon, stretching nearly 150 miles from south of Portland to the foothills of the Calapooya Mountains, framed by the Coast Range to the west and the Cascades to the east. The vineyard is primarily concentrated on the slopes and rolling hills bordering the valley, between 200 and 1,000 feet in elevation, in a lush landscape of fir forests, hazelnut groves, and small family farms. Its winemaking history began in 1965, when David Lett, a young enology graduate from UC Davis, planted the first Pinot Noir vines in Dundee Hills, convinced that this corner of Oregon offered conditions similar to Burgundy—a gamble everyone deemed crazy at the time. Recognition came in 1979, during a blind tasting organized by Robert Drouhin in Paris, where Lett's 1975 Pinot Noir ranked among the best, prompting Drouhin himself to plant vines in the valley a few years later. The climate is cool and maritime, characterized by mild, rainy winters, dry and bright summers with long days, and cool nights that preserve natural acidity and slow ripening, ideal for Burgundian varietals. The soils are remarkably diverse, from the ancient volcanic clays of Dundee Hills to the basalts of Eola-Amity Hills and the marine sediments of McMinnville, with each sub-appellation leaving its distinct signature. The Willamette Valley has emerged as Burgundy's great rival for Pinot Noir, producing wines of striking elegance and complexity, with aromas of black cherry, damp earth, sweet spices, and undergrowth, alongside increasingly respected taut and mineral Chardonnays, and a handful of refreshing Pinot Gris and Rieslings that bear witness to a valley that has become, in just sixty years, one of the world's great wine regions.

The little history of the country

UNITED STATES

In the United States, 90% of the wine produced comes from California. It was the influx of gold prospectors to California that revitalized the Californian wine industry in the mid-19th century, particularly in the Sonoma and Napa regions. At the beginning of the 20th century, there were 800 wineries. From 1919 to 1933, Prohibition decimated the vast majority of the Californian wine industry, so that by 1933, only 140 wineries remained. It wasn't until 1960 that the wine industry began to recover from Prohibition, and California was primarily known for producing fortified wines (in the style of Port). It was also in the 1960s that some of the most famous wineries were established (Mondavi, Heitz Wine Cellars, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, etc.). In 1976, a landmark event took place: the legendary tasting competition better known as the "Judgment of Paris." It pitted the greatest French wines against the new American upstarts. On May 24th, an unexpected result shook the wine world, as, to everyone's surprise, the United States emerged victorious. This competition, however, remains relatively unknown to the general public. Today, there is no doubt that the United States produces great wines. While California largely dominates the reputation of American wines with its excellent Zinfandels, the state of Oregon produces some of the best Pinot Noir in the world, and Washington State offers excellent Chardonnay, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon.

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