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AI ResearchedL'Artisan Syrah Grenache is a crowd-pleasing southern French red produced exclusively for Virgin Wines by Languedoc winemaker Cédric Ragues. It is a Rhône-variety inspired blend sourced from the sun-drenched Mediterranean coast, celebrated for its easy-going fruit character and approachable style. The wine is crafted annually in collaboration with the Virgin Wines buying team, making it a signature own-label bottling.
L'Artisan (Virgin Wines exclusive, made by Cédric Ragues)
Cédric Ragues is a passionate Languedoc winemaker who crafts expressive, sun-drenched wines that capture the essence of southern France. He has collaborated with Virgin Wines for many years on the L'Artisan range, blending tradition with a fruit-forward Mediterranean style.
Blend
~85% Syrah, ~15% Grenache
Tasting Profile
Blackcurrant and redcurrant fruit characters dominate, with a mouth-coating, sumptuous texture that is juicy and joyous. Grenache lends spicier notes and polishes the finish with a little extra natural alcohol.
Region
Classified as Vin de France, this wine is sourced from the sun-drenched Mediterranean coast of southern France, drawing on the classic Rhône Valley grape varieties Syrah and Grenache. The Languedoc-Roussillon area — the broader region behind this style — is known for fruit-forward, full-bodied wines that can also be quite complex.
Price Context
Typically retails around £8–£10 GBP through Virgin Wines and affiliated retailers in the UK; no widely published international price found.
Food Pairings
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