La Brechê Braucol Syrah, Alain Gayrel, Sud Ouest, France

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Sud-Ouest, France

Braucol, Syrah

From the rolling hills of southwest France, this Braucol-Syrah blend is a bit of a hidden gem — full of dark fruit, black pepper and a whiff of wild herbs. It’s medium-bodied, gently rustic, and full of character, with the freshness and spice you’d expect from this underrated corner of France.

Brilliant with Toulouse sausages, lentil stew, or a simple charcuterie board. It’s the kind of wine you crack open for a low-key dinner and end up talking about halfway through the bottle — fun, food-friendly, and just a bit different.