Domaine Billon Syrah VdP ‘Les Corendies’ Marion Amarone della Valpolicella lightly waxy texture that is

lightly waxy texture that is classic for Roussanne

Medium-bodied with grippy

Barrel fermentation has given vanilla toast notes and the extended time on lees has given creamy texture and complexity

A single vineyard wine with the style evolving over time

The wine was placed in a mixture of one and two year old French oak barriques for twelve months

Domaine Billon Syrah VdP ‘Les Corendies’ Marion Amarone della Valpolicella lightly waxy texture that isIt opens with aromas of blackberry, black cherry, and blueberry compote, lifted by subtle notes of violet, cracked pepper, and dried herbs. On the palate, it is mediumbodied, smooth, and gently spicy, showing flavors of dark berry fruit, plum skin, and black pepper, supported by soft, rounded tannins and a fresh line of acidity. As it evolves, hints of olive tapenade, smoked meat, and garrigue emergeclassic markers of Syrah grown in warm,