MAS AVEYLANS

Mas des Aveylans is a small Provencal estate located just west of the Rhone River in the Gard, between the cities of Nimes and Arles. It is run by Hubert Sendra and Dominique Combes, also proprietors at the adjoining property - Domaine des Cantarelles.

Syrah Vin de Pays du Gard
All of the Syrah vines in this vineyard are more than 40 years old. Farmed at very low yields and hand-harvested, this wine is bottled without filtration to protect the richness of color and the intensity of flavors. Very dark and deeply colored, this wine is rich in sappy, thick Syrah flavors. Almost tasting of tapenade and chocolate.
2003 $10.99
"This beautiful, dense purple-colored Syrah reveals classic blackberry and currant notes intermixed with notions of licorice as well as pepper. Medium to full-bodied and chewy, with nicely integrated acidity and tannin, Mas des Aveylands consistently turns out one of the world?s best value-priced Syrahs. The finish lasts at least 20 seconds, impressive for a wine of this price. Drink it over the next several years." 90 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #153
2002 $12.99
"Another fine effort from the flood plagued 2002 vintage, demonstrates what a good producer is capable of achieving by making a strict selection and bottling only top wine. This deep/purple tinged 2002 reveals sweet cassis fruit intern\mixed with notions of licorice. Medium bodied and pure, with no evidence of dilution or herbaceousness. It will drink well for 1-2 years. ... Superb values!" Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #151