Clot de l'Origine - 'Le Trouble Fait' - Muscat of Alexandria, Syrah - Roussillon, FR - 2022

Notes from the Winery/Importer

This white wine is made using the maceration method, where whole grapes, including stems , are placed in vats and left to macerate for four weeks. It is made with Syrah grapes obtained by direct pressing . Grape varieties: Espira de l'Agly: Muscat of Alexandria; Caudiès de Fenouillèdes: Syrah – schist Tasting notes: A mineral wine with aromas of fresh fruit, white flowers, wisteria, and elderflower. Notes of toast, smooth, and refined, with a saline finish and a slight astringency . Serving suggestions: Ideal as an aperitif or as a summer alternative to rosé. Pairs beautifully with spring vegetables, fish dishes, or spicy cuisine. Storage: This wine should be drunk within 5 to 8 years.

Notes on the Producer

Since 2004, Marc Barriot has been working with superb terroir and ancient vines. His biodynamic methods, including plowing by horse and the near absence of sulfur in the wine making, reward wine lovers with excellent quality and value. His excellent wines come from diverse soils and microclimates from no fewer than five villages: Calc, Maury, Estagel, Montner and Latour de France. AOC Cotes Du Roussillon. Organic. Biodynamic. Vegan.

Grapes & Style

Syrah

Syrah is a northern Rhône grape with a serious range, capable of making dark, structured, savory reds without needing the sheer weight of Cabernet. Its home is places like Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Cornas, and Saint-Joseph, but it has traveled widely, especially to Australia, California, South Africa, and parts of the Mediterranean.

In the vineyard, Syrah tends to like warmth, but not excessive heat. In cooler sites it can be peppery, floral, and lifted; in warmer places it becomes darker, richer, and more generous. It has relatively small berries and can produce wines with deep color, good tannin, and a strong savory profile.

In the glass, Syrah often shows black fruit, violet, black pepper, olive, smoke, meat, and spice. The best examples have density without feeling clumsy — dark-fruited and structured, but still aromatic and full of detail. We tend to love Syrah when it keeps that savory edge and doesn’t lose its freshness.