Domaine Fernand Girard Sancerre La Garenne, Loire, France 2023 Syrah quite different from the tannins

quite different from the tannins from the other 2019s from the group that I tasted next to this

Provençal herbs

fruity and vegetal

The grapes come from two Grand Cru vineyards—80% Westhofen Aulerde aged in Stainless Steel and 20% Westhofen Steingrube aged in older 300l Barrels

The nose is fresh and vibrant

Domaine Fernand Girard Sancerre La Garenne, Loire, France 2023 Syrah quite different from the tanninsDomaine Fernand Girard is currently run by Alain Girard. He comes from several generations of winemakers in the tiny village of Chaudoux, located a few miles northwest of the town of Sancerre and directly north of the famous town of Chavignol. Their Sancerre is everything one hopes for when thinking about the region: it is bright, lively, pleasantly aromatic, has zippy acidity but low astringency. It is a wonderful food wine that is as versatile as it