In France, Syrah is the most widely planted red wine grape, with more than 70,000 hectares under vine. It also produces some of the world’s best value bang for your buck red wines. 

The style is powerful, silky, black fruit and spice with smoky, liquorice notes and hints of the herbal garrigue. Making it simply perfect for winter evenings by the fire whlst enjoying seasonal comfort fare.

In this collection, exclusive Black Market, we offer a fabulous selection of Syrahs to dip your toe in and begin to explore some of these 70,00 hectares...

2 x Domaine De La Baume 'La Jeunesse' Syrah 2016

Awarded Gold Medal: Concours des Grands Vins du Languedoc 2017

Awarded 93/100 Points: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Apr 2018

"It is packed with dark and red berry flavours together with hints of floral and white pepper. The palate is concentrated, silky and flowing, and shows bright fruit intensity and smooth texture, finishing long and satisfying. At its best: now to 2021" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Apr 2018

The La Baume Syrah is plump and fruity, with ripe red berries and a subtle, chocolatey spice character.

Domaine de la Baume in the Languedoc-Roussillon region is situated in Servian, between Béziers and the medieval town of Pézenas, at the centre of the world’s largest wine-growing area. In this haven of peace and quiet, one road leads to the magnificent wrought-iron gate adorned with a J and a P, in honour of Jean Prat. Domaine de la Baume is an estate of some 176 hectares, planted with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier and of course, Syrah.

Seal: Cork

2 x Michel Gassier Costières de Nîmes Syrah 2015

AWARDED 90/100 POINTS: Jeb Dunnuck, Jebdunnuck.com

AWARDED 89/100 POINTS: Robert Parker, RobertParker.com

Coming from a mix of vineyards in the north and southern part of the Costières, the 2015 Costières de Nîmes Syrah incorporates 3% Viognier and is always made with a northern Rhône style in mind. It sports a deep ruby color to go with ripe, full-bodied notes of blackberries, chocolate, smoked herbs and hints of meatiness. Textured, layered and impeccably balanced, with terrific depth, it's a total charmer to enjoy over the coming 3-4 years.

Seal: Cork

2 x Villa Blanche Syrah 2016

Awarded 91/100 Points: Sam Kim, The Wine Orbit, May 2018

AWARDED 17.5/20 POINTS: Raymond Chan, May 2018

AWARDED SILVER MEDAL: Syrah du Monde 2017

"Full, dark, deep with purple tints on the rim. The nose is elegantly proportioned with well-packed and concentrated aromas showing an array of ripe black fruits. Medium-full bodied, the palate has a rich and densely packed heart with juicy flavours of ripe dark raspberries, blackberries and black plums, melded with black pepper, herbs and florals. The mouthfeel is bright and vibrant, and the sweet, rich fruit is supported by fine-grained tannin grip with integrated acidity. This is a rich, plush and juicy, black-fruited Syrah with pepper, herbs and notes of jam on a fine, grainy palate. Match with roasted game meats over the next 5+ years" Raymond Chan, May 2018

"Wonderfully fruited and immediately appealing, the bouquet shows blackberry, blueberry compote, vanilla and roasted nut aromas, leading to a succulent palate that is brimming with rich fruit intensity. It is plump, fleshy and velvety, and finishes long and delectable. A fabulous modern rendition. At its best: now to 2020" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, May 2018

Very intense purplish colour. The nose is powerful with notes of black, jammy fruit evolving to garrigue spices mixed with forest floor and dill. The mouth is full, round and opulent, packed with ripe fruits such as prune, fig and blackberry with superbly vanilla and toasted finish. This extremely luscious wine is a concentration of all the sun of the South.

Clay and limestone. The climate is typically Mediterranean, warm and sunny with low rainfall. Winters are mild, summers are hot and usual dry conditions allow the grapes to ripen fully. Vines are ploughed.

Seal: Screw Cap