2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties Syrah
Region Saint-Joseph
Soil Granitic soils of mauves
Fermentation Vessels Open vats
Production Details Manually harvested on steep slopes; partially destemmed; fermented in open vats with punch-down; then matured for 12 months in barrels. The vendor recommends decanting, serving at 14–16°C, and indicates a cellaring potential of at least eight years.
Tasting Notes Cherry, blueberry, Sichuan pepper and violet; velvety and full-bodied
Food Pairing Venison terrine; porcini-and-foie-gras ravioli; roast leg of lamb; entrecôte with marchand-de-vin sauce
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Vintages
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Syrah
Drinking Window 2027-2040
Region Saint-Joseph
Soil Granitic soils
Sites An old-vine parcel on the rounded slopes of Tournon at lieu-dit Saint Joseph, in the historic heart of the appellation
Barrel Size 228
Production Details Approximately one-third whole clusters were retained. For the warm-vintage series beginning in 2018, Fabrice Gripa shortened maceration and limited extraction to preserve supple tannins and freshness; the 2022 wine was matured in traditional 228 L barrels. Recommended service is 16–17°C after two hours of bottle aeration or decanting.
Tasting Notes Peony, carnation, Sichuan pepper, raspberry, Bigarreau cherry, pomegranate, blueberry, black plum, cocoa, struck flint, toasted twigs and pencil lead; fleshy dark fruit with redcurrant, tapenade, garrigue and green pepper
Food Pairing Spiced grilled meats; Argentine asado with chimichurri; lemon-and-rosemary marinated roast lamb shoulder; or morels sautéed with veal jus and basil