2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Classification IGP des Collines Rhodaniennes
Region Collines Rhodaniennes
Soil Clay, Siliceous rolled pebbles, Limestone gravel and loess, With areas of granitoid leptynites (gneissic metamorphic rock).
Harvest Dates Hand harvested at optimum maturity; no calendar dates stated.
Fermentation Vessels Small unlined concrete vats
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Destemmed fruit was vinified in small unlined concrete vats, fermented with indigenous yeasts and moderate sulphur use, then macerated for 3–4 weeks. Maturation lasted 12 months in demi-muids and 228 L pièces, including 15% new wood. Recommended serving temperature is 15–17°C.
Tasting Notes Crimson with vermilion tints; spicy, fresh red fruit, pepper and floral nuances; fresh, delicate and silky, with black pepper, Morello cherry, cedar and an energetic finish.
Food Pairing Rabbit with olives; vegetable tian; aubergines with Parmesan.
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2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Classification IGP des Collines Rhodaniennes
Region Collines Rhodaniennes
Soil Clay, Siliceous rolled pebbles, Limestone gravel and loess, With areas of granitoid leptynites (gneissic metamorphic rock).
Harvest Dates Hand harvested at optimum maturity; no calendar dates stated.
Fermentation Vessels Small unlined concrete vats
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Destemmed fruit was vinified in small unlined concrete vats, fermented with indigenous yeasts and moderate sulphur use, then macerated for 3–4 weeks. Maturation lasted 12 months in demi-muids and 228 L pièces, including 15% new wood. Recommended serving temperature is 15–17°C.
Tasting Notes Crimson with vermilion tints; spicy, fresh red fruit, pepper and floral nuances; fresh, delicate and silky, with black pepper, Morello cherry, cedar and an energetic finish.
Food Pairing Rabbit with olives; vegetable tian; aubergines with Parmesan.
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2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Drinking Window 4–5 years
Classification IGP Collines Rhodaniennes
Region Collines Rhodaniennes
Soil Clay, Quartz pebbles, Limestone gravel and loess, With areas of granitoid leptynites (gneissic metamorphic rock).
Harvest Dates Hand harvested at optimum maturity; no calendar dates stated.
Fermentation Vessels Concrete tanks
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details The grapes were 100% destemmed and fermented with native yeasts. Maceration lasted 3–4 weeks in concrete tanks at around 30°C, with daily tasting, regular pumping over and some cap punching. After drawing off, the wine was transferred warm into demi-muids previously used for three or four vintages; malolactic fermentation took place in wood. Maturation was approximately 12 months with a spring racking. Recommended serving temperature is 16–18°C.
Certifications FR-BIO-01; Demeter
Tasting Notes Crimson with vermilion tints; spicy, fresh red fruit, pepper and floral nuances; fresh, delicate and silky, with black pepper, Morello cherry, cedar and an energetic finish.
Food Pairing Sautéed beef with Thai basil; farfalle with parsley-seasoned duck-leg confit; sesame beef and vegetable wok.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
18 avenue du Docteur Paul Durand, 26600 Tain-l'Hermitage, France
Phone
+33 4 75 08 92 64
Email
Owner
Michel Chapoutier
Cellarmaster
Michel Chapoutier