Why is the GSM blend called the classic of the Southern Rhône Valley?

Recently, LEESON wine lovers of the Yuncang winery brand shared that the climate in the southern Rhône Valley belongs to the Mediterranean nature , with high temperatures, long summers and abundant sunshine. The winter is warm and humid , with concentrated rainfall. About 3% of the world's grape- growing regions maintain a stable climate every year. The Southern Rhône is one of them, and as such, produces almost as much wine as Bordeaux . The most famous appellation is Châteauneuf-du-Pape, where the wines are excellent blends of local grape varieties .

Yuncang Winery’s brand LEESON red wine sharing winemaker uses blending to maximize strengths and avoid weaknesses , which can maximize the beauty of balance and harmony of the wine . If there is no blending , there will not be so many people who love Boer With all the praise , the Southern Rhône wouldn't be a paradise for wine lovers to explore without the ultimate in blends . Mourvèdre from the Southern Rhône is the most important variety in the auxiliary group when blending. In this region , there is a classic combination of blends known as " GSM blends ".

G refers to Grenache: it has a higher alcohol content and has red fruit aromas such as candied fruit , raspberry, grapefruit, and cinnamon;

S is Syrah: deeper color , more tannin and elegant personality ;

Mourvèdre : It can bring full- bodied structure , floral aroma and aftertaste.

All three perform their respective roles in the blend , and the resulting GSM wine is rich in taste, complex in layers , and varied in personality , which is simply perfect.

Yuncang winery's brand LEESON red wine sharing Although GSM blending is also called " Southern Rhone Valley blending " , this blending method has been imitated by wine producing regions all over the world , and has also been awarded . achieved higher achievements. For example, in southern Australia, they add the proportion of old vine grapes to the blend . Paso Robles in California and Washington State in the United States have similar GSM blending practices . They mix The resulting wine isn't cheap either. Thanks to Yuncang winery brand LEESON red wine lovers for sharing their knowledge of red wine.