Cuvee Sylla by Domaine Borie de Maurel

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninfirm

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 5 to 15 years from vintage.

vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: black cherry, garrigue, leather, warm spice

Palate: dark berry, savoury, warm spice, structured tannin

The flagship 'mythic' cuvée of Borie de Maurel; Syrah-Grenache-Mourvedre with structured tannin and long ageing potential.

What it pairs with

Slow-braised wild boar
Sylla's structure and warm spice meet the gamey richness.
Roast saddle of lamb
Mourvedre's leather note and herb register match herb-roasted lamb.
Aged hard cheese platter
Hard-cheese richness contrasts the wine's structured fruit.

History

Cuvee Sylla is the flagship 'mythic' cuvée of Domaine Borie de Maurel in Felines-Minervois; a Syrah-Grenache-Mourvedre blend with extended barrique ageing.

1990: First vintage of Cuvee Sylla

Facts

Producer: Domaine Borie de Maurel · visiting guide
Grapes: Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre
Classification: AOC Minervois
Oak: 18-24 months in French oak barriques
ABV: 14.0%
Price: EUR 32-50 at retail
Drinking window: 5-15 from vintage
First vintage: 1990
Organic: ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Cuvee Sylla

What does Borie de Maurel Sylla taste like?

Black cherry, garrigue, leather and warm spice on the nose; dark berry, savoury notes, warm spice and structured tannin on the palate. Full-bodied with firm tannins and a long finish.

When should I drink Borie de Maurel Sylla?

Drink between 5 and 15 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 90 minutes of decanting; the wine reaches its peak at 8-12 years.

What grapes are in Cuvee Sylla?

Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre. The flagship 'mythic' cuvée of Borie de Maurel, aged 18-24 months in French oak.

What food pairs with Borie de Maurel Sylla?

Slow-braised wild boar is the canonical pairing; Sylla's structure and warm spice meet the gamey richness. Roast saddle of lamb and an aged hard-cheese platter are equally strong matches.

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