Style
Rhône blend (GSM)
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Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre
The southern recipe: Grenache for fruit and alcohol, Syrah for color and pepper, Mourvèdre for structure and game — with room for Cinsault, Counoise, and whites.
- raspberry
- blackberry
- pepper
- garrigue
- smoke
Châteauneuf, Gigondas, and Côtes du Rhône taught the world the blend. Australia (especially Barossa and McLaren Vale) and California (Paso, Santa Barbara) speak it fluently. Proportions shift: Grenache-led is silkier; Syrah-led is darker; Mourvèdre-led is wilder.
Whites in the blend (the Châteauneuf trick) add perfume. Rosé from the same grapes is a separate, paler conversation.
Lamb, herbs, and anything from a grill.
At the table
Service
59–63 °F (15–17 °C).
