2025 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Grape Varieties 85% Syrah, 15% Viognier
Region Collines Rhodaniennes
Fermentation Vessels Open-top vats
Production Details Fermented in open-top vats, followed by approximately two weeks of maceration; matured for eight months in barriques. The maceration is approximate and is therefore not represented as an exact maceration_days value.
Tasting Notes Dark fruit, plum, peach and apricot; aromatic, perfumed, rich and pure, with oak-derived structure and elegance.
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2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 85% Syrah; Viognier percentage not stated
Classification IGP Collines Rhodaniennes
Region Collines Rhodaniennes
Soil Sandy layers mixed with deposits
Fermentation Vessels Open wooden fermentation vats
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Fining Agents Egg white
Production Details The grape varieties and parcels are described as being vinified separately. Fermentation uses indigenous yeasts in open wooden vats; maturation lasts eight months in 228-litre barriques, followed by blending immediately before bottling.
Tasting Notes Soft and charming in youth, with concentrated fruit, spice, structure and freshness.
Food Pairing Provençal-inspired dishes
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 85% Syrah, 15% Viognier
Drinking Window Drink young, around 3–4 years
Classification IGP Collines Rhodaniennes
Region Collines Rhodaniennes
Fermentation Vessels Open tanks
Maceration 21 days
Production Details Producer specification: the Syrah and Viognier are co-planted and co-fermented, and the wine is matured for eight months in barrels.
Tasting Notes Bright violet colour; expressive and tender, with an elegant fruity nose, sweet spices and flowers; harmonious palate with good length.
Food Pairing White meats, white fish or small stuffed vegetables
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 85% Syrah, 15% Viognier
Drinking Window 3–4 years
Region Collines Rhodaniennes
Soil Shallow granite soils
Fermentation Vessels Open vats
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Maceration 21 days
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Natural grass cover is used against erosion; treatments are weather-dependent, insecticides are avoided and fertilizer inputs are low and organic. Grapes are hand harvested, sorted, crushed and partially destemmed; indigenous yeasts are used, followed by three weeks of open-vat maceration, eight months in barrels and blending of parcels before bottling.
Tasting Notes Garnet colour; fruity, delicate and elegant nose with sweet spices and flowers; soft, harmonious palate with good length.
Food Pairing White meat, fish, small stuffed vegetables or composed salad
Producer Information
Website
Address
58 RD 1086 Verlieu, 42410 Chavanay, France
Phone
+33 4 74 87 02 37
Email
Owner
Yves Cuilleron
Cellarmaster
Yves Cuilleron