GSM

red

Warm climate

Typical Blend

Grenache40-60%Syrah20-30%Mourvèdre10-30%

Grenache-Syrah-Mourvèdre, the classic Southern French and Australian blend. Grenache provides generous fruit and alcohol, Syrah adds color, structure and peppery spice, and Mourvèdre contributes tannin and savory depth.

Most drink well within 5-10 years. Top Châteauneuf-du-Pape can age 20+ years.

Climate

Warm

Regions

2 regions

Color

red

Typical Structure & Aromas

Typical profile for this variety. Style varies by region, climate, and winemaking.

Structure

Body

Rounded

Tannins

Integrated

Sweetness

Dry

Acidity

Crisp

OakPossible

Aromas

Young

raspberry cherry garrigue lavender spice

Aged

leather dried herbs earth tobacco fig

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Where GSM grows

Australia

Barossa Valley

Australia adopted this blend early, producing rich, sun-drenched versions

France

Rhône Valley

Châteauneuf-du-Pape is the most celebrated expression of this blend

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Food Pairings

grilled meats

ratatouille

lamb

sausages

hard cheeses

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Similar to GSM

Southern Rhône Blend

raspberrycherrygarriguelavender

Callet

raspberrycherrygarrigue

Alfrocheiro

raspberrycherryspice

Samtrot

raspberrycherry

Trincadeira

raspberryspice