Named in honour of Philippe Foucher, one of the ancestral figures behind the La Luandière story, this Syrah is a wine of structure, dignity, and old-world restraint. Grown on the slopes of the Klein Drakenstein Mountains, it reflects warm Paarl days, cooling mountain breezes, and the granite-rooted depth of the farm.

Philippe Foucher is crafted for longevity. Whole-cluster fermentation brings perfume, spice, and fine-bodied structure, while French oak maturation lends polish and quiet power. This is a warm climate New World Syrah at its best, finely crafted and precise with a smooth texture, controlled alcohol quality and complexity.

Tasting Note

In the glass, the wine shows lustrous ruby tints and a medium-to-full-bodied character. The nose opens with aromas of dark winter berries, complemented by restrained oak and delicate hints of violet.

The palate is smooth and generous, with ripe plum and distinctive blackcurrant at its core. Subtle spice and pepper emerge towards the finish, adding definition and a savoury lift without overpowering the fruit.

The overall impression is of a wine with dark-fruited concentration, measured oak influence and a smooth, composed palate, finishing with an elegant thread of spice and pepper.