Ciel de Nuit Coteaux des Baronnies Syrah 2023 vs Xavier Roger Big Beltie Cabernet Sauvignon 2024
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Ciel de Nuit Coteaux des Baronnies Syrah 2023 currently starts £0.05 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £12.20 | £12.25 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Boutinot | Xavier Roger |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Syrah, Shiraz | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Region | Rhone | Languedoc |
| Country | — | France |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Ciel de Nuit Coteaux des Baronnies Syrah 2023
Ciel de Nuit is a luxurious, high-altitude Syrah from the Coteaux des Baronnies, a little-known appellation tucked high in the mountains above the Rhone Valley , overlooking the vineyards of Cotes du Rhone Villages and Vinsobres. Produced by Boutinot , this is a Syrah of remarkable freshness and concentration, crafted from small-yield mountain vines that few producers have thought to explore. Why You'll Love It The Coteaux des Baronnies is better known for its spectacularly clear night sky, so much so that there is an observatory up there, than for its vineyards. That obscurity works in the wine's favour. High altitude brings cool nights, intense sunshine, and a freshness that is simply not achievable in the warmer valley floors below. Syrah produced here in small quantities delivers wines of great concentration and lift, with a silky texture and vivid aromatic character that sets them apart from more familiar southern Rhone reds. Vineyard and Production The vineyards sit high in the mountains behind Provence, on the western edge of the appellation, at altitudes that ensure a long, slow ripening season. The combination of intense daytime sun and cool mountain nights concentrates flavour while preserving the freshness and acidity that give Ciel de Nuit its distinctive character. Tasting Notes A luxurious, silky Syrah with fresh and bright flavours of tapenade and violets. Textured and lifted on the mid-palate, with a smooth, ripe finish that lingers with elegance. Perfect Pairings Perfect with roast lamb, hearty winter soups, and grilled ribs. Finish with a mature cheese such as Parmesan. Grape Varieties Syrah
Xavier Roger Big Beltie Cabernet Sauvignon 2024
Frédéric Garrabou Big Beltie is a rich, fruit-forward Cabernet Sauvignon from the Languedoc-Roussillon — a wine that delivers serious character at a very approachable price. Named with a nod to the Belted Galloway cattle breed, this is a bold, no-nonsense red with ripe blackcurrant and cassis at its core, soft tannins, and a subtle touch of American oak. Exactly the kind of bottle you want on a weeknight without compromising on quality. Why You'll Love It Frédéric Garrabou grew up surrounded by the vineyards of Limoux, steeped in generations of vine-growing knowledge. His philosophy is simple: meticulous work in the vineyard, optimal ripeness, and minimal interference to let the terroir speak. Extended maceration of around ten weeks extracts maximum colour, flavour, and structure — giving Big Beltie a depth and richness that belies its price point. Vineyard & Production Grapes are hand-harvested at peak ripeness, destemmed, and crushed before extended maceration of approximately ten weeks to extract maximum colour, flavour, and structure. Around one third of the wine is aged in half-toasted American oak to add complexity and subtle oak nuances, while the remainder is kept in tank to preserve pure varietal expression. Tasting Notes Deep ruby in colour. The nose presents ripe blackcurrant and cassis with hints of smoke and pepper. On the palate, the wine is soft yet structured — ripe tannins, a savoury coffee note, and a balanced, lingering finish that keeps you reaching for another glass. Perfect Pairings Made for red meat. Excellent with grilled or pan-fried steak, lamb chops, hearty casseroles, and slow-roasted shoulder of beef. Also a great match for mature cheddar or a smoky barbecue spread. The Blend Cabernet Sauvignon 100%
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