Grenache is the preeminent grape of the southern Rhone and in its youth tastes of strawberries and raspberries. As it ages, Grenache transmits flavors of black cherries, pepper, coffee, leather, spices, tar, black olives and black currants. Since Le Vendangeur ‘s grapes come from very low-yielding vines, it retains its structure and intensifies concentration meaning it can age from between five and eight years depending on the conditions prevalent in any particular vintage. Grenache constitutes 75% of the blend. The second grape of the mix, Syrah (20%), can add notes of scented flowers like violets, wood-smoke, blackberries and savory flavors and more structure. Mourvedre constitutes only 5% of Vendangeur's blend and in general, adds solidity, alcohol and tannin along with some herby and earthy notes making it a great partner for the lush and plumper Grenache.
