{"product_id":"domaine-de-bargylus-2012-red-grand-vin-de-syrie","title":"Domaine de Bargylus 2012 Red Grand Vin de Syrie","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDomaine de Bargylus Red 2012 \u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eGrand Vin de Syrie \u003cstrong\u003eLatakia, Syria\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine de Bargylus Red 2012 Grand Vin de Syrie\u003c\/strong\u003e is the flagship wine of \u003cstrong\u003eSyria's only commercial winery\u003c\/strong\u003e and one of the world's rarest and most compelling fine wines. Produced by the \u003cstrong\u003eJohnny R. Saadé Family\u003c\/strong\u003e, Domaine de Bargylus is crafted from mountain vineyards overlooking the Mediterranean near Latakia, where limestone, clay, and flintstone soils combine with altitude and maritime influence to create a wine of remarkable freshness, elegance, and unmistakable terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternationally acclaimed for both its exceptional quality and extraordinary story, Domaine de Bargylus has earned praise from the world's most respected wine critics. Andrew Jefford of \u003cstrong\u003eDecanter\u003c\/strong\u003e described Bargylus as having \u003cem\u003e\"a story beyond parallel,\"\u003c\/em\u003e emphasizing that the wines are outstanding on their own merits. \u003cstrong\u003eThe World Atlas of Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e calls Bargylus \u003cstrong\u003e\"the finest wine produced in the Eastern Mediterranean,\"\u003c\/strong\u003e recognizing its unique place among the great wines of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2012 vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e followed a \u003cstrong\u003etorrential winter\u003c\/strong\u003e that saturated the groundwater reserves. Spring was warm and dry, but the vines drew on the deep water reserves established during the winter, encouraging healthy growth and even flowering. Although summer brought periods of heat, the vineyard retained exceptional aromatic freshness, resulting in a harvest the winery describes as beautifully balanced and expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2012 vintage also represents an important stage in the evolution of Domaine de Bargylus. The winery explains that while the inaugural 2006 vintage was an equal blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Merlot, the growing success of Syrah on the estate led to a permanent change in style. Beginning with the 2012 vintage, the blend became \u003cstrong\u003e60% Syrah, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 20% Merlot\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the wine greater aromatic complexity, freshness, and a stronger expression of its Mediterranean mountain terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is matured for \u003cstrong\u003e14 months in 100% French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e, with one-third aged in new barrels, one-third in one-year-old barrels, and one-third in two-year-old barrels. This measured oak program enhances texture and complexity while allowing the vineyard's mineral identity and fruit purity to remain at the forefront.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards are located at \u003cstrong\u003e900 meters above sea level\u003c\/strong\u003e on soils of \u003cstrong\u003elimestone, clay, and flintstone\u003c\/strong\u003e. The combination of Mediterranean sunshine, cool evening sea breezes, and rocky soils produces grapes with remarkable concentration while preserving acidity and freshness. The vineyards are sustainably managed using wire-trained vines, green harvesting, hand harvesting into 10 kg crates, and double sorting, with no pesticides or herbicides used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2012 opens with an elegant bouquet of \u003cstrong\u003eblack fruit, white pepper, earth, and black truffle\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the palate it is vibrant and beautifully balanced, showing fresh acidity, refined tannins, pronounced minerality, and a long, spicy finish. The wine displays the distinctive saline freshness that has become the signature of Domaine de Bargylus and confirms why the estate is considered one of the Middle East's great wine producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJancis Robinson MW has consistently praised later Bargylus vintages for their balance, freshness, spice, and longevity, reinforcing the estate's reputation for producing wines capable of graceful aging over many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppearance - Deep ruby with purple reflections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNose - Blackberry, black cherry, black olive, white pepper, black truffle, Mediterranean herbs, and subtle oak spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePalate - Elegant and fresh with concentrated dark fruit, vibrant acidity, integrated tannins, earthy complexity, and pronounced mineral character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish - Long, mineral, spicy, and persistent with remarkable freshness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWine Style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull-Bodied • Elegant • Mineral-Driven • Age-Worthy • Mediterranean Red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Syrah-led blend that combines Rhône-like aromatics with Bordeaux structure while expressing the distinctive terroir of Syria's coastal mountains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrape Composition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60% Syrah\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20% Merlot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Terroir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Syria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Latakia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Domaine de Bargylus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 900 meters above sea level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limestone, clay \u0026amp; flintstone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Area:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 hectares\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVine Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–14 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6,250 vines\/hectare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYield:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 hl\/ha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards are planted on the slopes of \u003cstrong\u003eJebel al Ansariyah\u003c\/strong\u003e, where Mediterranean sea breezes moderate daytime warmth and preserve acidity. The combination of limestone, clay, and flintstone soils contributes freshness, salinity, and the distinctive mineral signature that defines Bargylus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are harvested by hand into \u003cstrong\u003e10 kg crates\u003c\/strong\u003e before undergoing meticulous \u003cstrong\u003edouble sorting\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards are managed using sustainable practices:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWire-trained vines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen harvesting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo pesticides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo herbicides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural cereal cover crops between the rows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is matured for \u003cstrong\u003e14 months in 100% French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-third new French 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