Luc Pirlet is a terroir-focused producer making wine from a variety of vineyards spanning the Languedoc. His Réserve Syrah – Mourvèdre shows bright red fruit and definitive French terroir notes. The tannins of the wine are nicely balanced against the fruit structure, a positive for two grapes known for their powerful tannins. With a retail price tag under $15, this is a great weekday drinke. It is lighter in body and refreshing but sufficiently scratches the red-wine itch.
Luc Pirlet, Vin de Pays d’Oc IGP (Languedoc, France) Syrah – Mourvèdre 2021
By Vince Simmon