2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Drinking Window 15 years of cellaring potential
Classification IGP Collines Rhodaniennes
Region Collines Rhodaniennes
Soil Decomposed quartz-rich schist
Orientation South And Southwest
Vineyard Yield 80 hL/ha
Sites Seyssuel, lieu-dit Pelissonnes
Vine Age 15
Fermentation Vessels Open wood vats and stainless-steel tanks
Maceration 10 days
Used Oak Only Yes
Bottling Date June 2025
Production Volume 6,000 bottles
Bottles6,000
Production Details Made from 100% whole clusters. The French sheet reports a 13-day fermentation in open wood and stainless steel, while the official English sheet instead reports a 10-day maceration in those vessels. The wine matured for 18 months in oak barrels, comprising 25% old/used barrels and 75% barrels three to five years old.
Tasting Notes Violet, ripe cherry and jammy strawberry; tender, suave palate with young but already velvety tannins.
Food Pairing Beef, beef bourguignon and cheese
Vintages
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Drinking Window 15 years of cellaring potential
Classification Collines Rhodaniennes IGP
Region Collines Rhodaniennes
Soil Decomposed schist and quartz
Orientation South To Southwest
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Seyssuel, lieu-dit Pelissonnes
Vine Age 20
Fermentation Vessels Open wood vessels and stainless-steel tanks
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Oak Types French oak
Production Volume 3,000 bottles
Bottles3,000
Production Details Estate fruit from steep terraces in Pelissonnes, planted at 8,000 vines/ha. Fermented as 100% whole clusters in open wood and stainless steel, then matured for 18 months in French oak with 20% new barrels.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
330 Route du Réseau Ange, 42410 Saint-Michel-sur-Rhône, France
Phone
+33 (0)4.74.56.83.60
Owner
François Villard
Cellarmaster
François Villard