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Here are tasting notes for the Abbotts & Delaunay Syrah (2020 vintage, a French Syrah from the Pays d’Oc):

🍷 Appearance

• Very deep, dark ruby-to-purple robe — suggests concentrated fruit and ripe phenolics on the nose and palate.

👃 Aromas (Nose)

• Aromas of raspberry, redcurrant and blackcurrant — juicy red and dark berry fruits provide the primary aromatic focus.

• Spices and mint/herb nuances add a savory, aromatic lift and complexity to the bouquet.

👄 Palate (Taste & Texture)

• Complex and round on the palate, with a layered fruit profile that carries through from the nose.

• Flavours echo the aromatics — ripe berry fruits and spice — with hints of savoury herbal brown spice.

• Silky, smooth tannins and a balanced structure give the wine a long, elegant finish that lingers.

🍷 Overall Style

• A full-bodied yet approachable Syrah, showing fruit intensity balanced by spice complexity and a soft, rounded mouthfeel.

• While ready to enjoy now, the wine’s structure and depth mean it should drink well over several years if cellared.

🍽 Suggested Pairings

Pairs beautifully with grilled or roasted red meats (beef, lamb), rich stews or game — classic matches for a French Syrah of this style.