Laurus Syrah
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled lamb chops, slow-cooked beef stew, roasted Mediterranean vegetables
✨ Technical Specifications
The 'Laurus' range by Gabriel Meffre derives its name from the Latin word for laurel, a historic nod to the Roman heritage that deeply influenced the vineyards of southern France. This Syrah, sourced from selected vineyards in the sun-drenched Pays d'Oc, represents a harmonious marriage of Mediterranean warmth and refined winemaking. The grapes benefit from clay-limestone soils and a climate tempered by maritime breezes, allowing the Syrah to develop its signature dark fruit profile and spicy complexity. In keeping with the Laurus philosophy, a portion of the wine is aged in custom-made 275-liter oak barrels (demi-muids), which imparts subtle structure, rounded tannins, and delicate toasted notes without overpowering the vibrant varietal fruit character.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1936 by Gabriel and Juliette Meffre in Gigondas, Maison Gabriel Meffre has evolved from a pioneering family négoce into one of the Southern Rhône Valley’s most influential estates. Now part of the Boisset Collection, the house manages estate holdings—most notably Domaine de Longue Toque, nestled against the jagged limestone ridges and scree of the Dentelles de Montmirail—alongside historic grower partnerships spanning Gigondas, Vacqueyras, Plan de Dieu, and the wider Rhône and southern France. Viticulture emphasizes sustainability and certified organic farming on estate parcels. Under long-tenured head winemaker Véronique Torcolacci, cellar vinification focuses on pristine varietal purity, judicious use of large-format oak, and parcel-specific selections. Benchmark labels encompass the terroir-driven Domaine de Longue Toque cuvées, the prestige 'Laurus' series aged in bespoke 275-liter oak barrels, and the classic Saint-designated Gabriel Meffre signature range.
🍇 Grapes
Syrah
🍷 ABV
13.5%