2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Drinking Window 20
Region Cote Rotie
Soil Clay-limestone soil containing iron-oxide-rich schist and fragments of mica schist
Orientation Double Exposure
Sites Single 0.75-hectare parcel on the lower part of the La Landonne slope
Fermentation Vessels Truncated-conical stainless-steel vats
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Barrel Size 25
Production Volume 4,041 bottles
Bottles4,041
Production Details Hand-harvested and destemmed; transferred by gravity to stainless-steel vats, with gentle early-fermentation extraction using pump-overs and punch-downs. After pressing and racking, malolactic fermentation and six months of maturation occurred in barrels with 20% new oak, followed by 12 months in 25 hL foudres and three months in stainless steel before bottling.
Tasting Notes Deep ruby; redcurrant, raspberry, subtle spice and menthol; fresh attack followed by a progressively emerging tannic structure
Food Pairing Roast pigeon, beef Wellington, seven-hour lamb, wild-boar stew and noble mushrooms
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Drinking Window 20
Region Cote Rotie
Soil Clay-limestone soil containing iron-oxide-rich schist and fragments of mica schist
Orientation Double Exposure
Sites Single 0.75-hectare parcel on the lower part of the La Landonne slope
Fermentation Vessels Truncated-conical stainless-steel vats
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Barrel Size 25
Production Volume 4,381 bottles
Bottles4,381
Production Details Current producer specification: hand-harvested and destemmed; gravity-fed into stainless-steel vats, with early-fermentation pump-overs and punch-downs. After draining and racking, malolactic fermentation and six months of maturation occurred in barrels with 20% new oak, followed by 12 months in 25 hL foudres and three months in stainless steel.
Tasting Notes Deep, dark color with violet highlights; peony, violet, black pepper, licorice, incense and fine leather; broad, dense yet fluid palate with integrated tannins, mineral freshness and a saline, vibrant finish
Food Pairing Fine meats, roast beef, water game, truffles and spicy stews
2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Region Cote Rotie
Soil Ferruginous mica-schist terraces covered with schist sand (arzel)
Sites Single-vineyard parcel in Côte Brune
Fermentation Vessels Traditional open-topped concrete tanks
Production Volume 2,500 bottles
Bottles2,500
Production Details Hand-picked at maximum maturity; three days of pre-fermentation cold maceration, followed by fermentation at 82–86°F. Daily punch-downs and pump-overs continued for about 10 days, with total vatting of up to 20 days. The wine matured for 14–16 months in new or one-year-old oak casks, which were topped up regularly.
Tasting Notes Deep color with plummy hues; deep fruit, licorice and roasted coffee; dense, silky tannins, a full and generous palate, and a persistent finish
Food Pairing Fine meats, roast beef, water game, truffles and spicy stews
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2019 / 1500ml | CHF 994.52Recorded amount · package unit unverified | vinpark.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2015 / 1500ml | CHF 972.90Recorded amount · package unit unverified | vinpark.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2018 / 1500ml | CHF 1,113.43Recorded amount · package unit unverified | vinpark.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2018 / 750ml | CHF 1,091.81Recorded amount · package unit unverified | vinpark.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2015 / 750ml | CHF 475.64Recorded amount · package unit unverified | vinpark.ch ↗ |
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