2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Drinking Window 5–15 years of cellar ageing
Classification Saint-Joseph
Region Saint-Joseph
Soil Decomposed granite
Orientation Southeast-Facing
Sites Sainte-Épine single vineyard in Saint-Jean-de-Muzols, approximately 1 hectare
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Production Volume 6,051 bottles
Bottles6,051
Production Details Hand harvested at optimal ripeness and fully destemmed; fermented in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks with gentle pump-overs and punch-downs. After pressing, the wine was racked to barrels for malolactic fermentation and 18 months of ageing, with 20% new oak. It was then returned to stainless steel for final blending three months before bottling.
Tasting Notes Intense red with garnet and violet hues; violet and liquorice aromas; firm tannic structure with a silky texture.
Food Pairing Herb-roasted rack of lamb, grilled ribeye, beef stew with olives, or pigeon with wild mushrooms
Vintages
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Drinking Window 25 years of cellar ageing
Classification Saint-Joseph
Region Saint-Joseph
Soil Decomposed granite
Orientation Southeast-Facing
Sites Sainte-Épine single vineyard in Saint-Jean-de-Muzols, approximately 1 hectare
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Production Volume 4,984 bottles
Bottles4,984
Production Details Producer specification: hand harvested at perfect ripeness and destemmed; fermented in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks with gentle pump-overs and punch-downs. After draining, the wine underwent malolactic fermentation and 18 months of ageing in barriques with 20–30% new oak, followed by final harmonization in stainless steel three months before bottling.
Tasting Notes Dense, almost black colour; blueberry, violet, black pepper, garrigue, warm stone and subtle smoke, developing dried meat, sage and graphite; broad and structured with firm, finely drawn tannins and a long mineral finish.
Food Pairing Game, marinated beef in sauce, grilled foods, green peppers and cheese
Producer Information
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