ORIMOS IGP SAINT-GUILHEM-LE-DÉSERT

Steeped in history and classified as a Unesco world heritage site, 
Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert is a jewel of Roman art. Its vast vineyards 
nestle in the foothills of the Séranne and Mont Saint-Baudille, 
where they cohabit with the olive trees. The first plots of the          
appellation are rooted at the foot of the Fonjoya cellar.  
Orimos comes from the Greek for «ripeness.» This much awaited ripeness 
determines the level of quality desired in the grapes in order to start the harvest. The 
winemaker therefore seeks an optimum balance of degree of acidity and phenolic 
maturity (which determines colour and tannins). The sine qua non condition of a 
successful wine, ripe grapes reveal the perfect expression of a terroir. 

GEOGRAPHY
The Saint-Saturnin-de
Lucian municipality, 
a few kilometres from 
Montpellier.

CLIMATE
Mediterranean, 
warm and dry.

SOIL
Calcareous clay.

SYRAH - GRENACHE - MOURVÈDRE
RED

TASTING NOTES
Beautiful deep colour with hints of ruby. 
The bouquet reveals really ripe berry 
notes evoking grandma’s home-made 
jam. These touches are enhanced by 
aromas of vanilla pod and cocoa bean. 
On the palate it is intense and soft. 
Good sweetness tames the tannins and 
provides a clever balance of tannic and 
velvety power. 

FOOD/WINE PAIRING
Grilled rib steak, pizza, 
tomato sauce pasta dishes. 
TEMPERATURE
17°C