2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Drinking Window Producer recommends cellar ageing for 8 years
Region Saint-Joseph
Soil Granite
Harvest Dates Harvest began in late August 2023
Sites Parcels in the southern part of Saint-Joseph, centered on the appellation’s historic villages
Fermentation Vessels Truncated stainless-steel tanks
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Production Details Hand harvested into palox crates; destemmed and gravity-fed via small vats into truncated stainless-steel tanks. Gentle pump-overs and punch-downs were used during the initial fermentation phase. After draining and racking, natural malolactic fermentation occurred in barrels. The wine spent 18 months in barrels, 30% new, then was blended in stainless steel three months before bottling; the producer reports 21 months total élevage.
Tasting Notes Deep ruby with dark reflections; ripe blackcurrant and sweet spices; soft, velvety texture with fine, silky, integrated tannins
Food Pairing Venison Wellington with porcini mushrooms and tonka-bean sauce
Vintages
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Region Saint-Joseph
Soil Light schist and gneiss over granite bedrock
Orientation South And South-East
Sites Vion, Saint-Jean de Muzols, Mauves and Tournon
Fermentation Vessels Open-topped concrete tanks
Production Details Hand harvested at optimum ripeness; two days of pre-fermentation cold maceration; fermentation in open-topped concrete tanks at 82–86°F, with daily punch-downs and pump-overs for about 10 days. Total vatting lasted up to 20 days. After drawing off and pressing, malolactic fermentation occurred in oak barrels. The stated maturation was 10–14 months in one- to three-year-old oak barrels, with part of the cuvée aged in vats to retain fruit freshness.
Tasting Notes Deep dark ruby with garnet reflection; cassis and spices; smooth, voluptuous texture with fine, silky tannic structure
Food Pairing Fine meats, spicy stews, grilled meats, game and cheeses
Producer Information
Website
Address
40 Rue Jules Nadi, 26600 Tain-l'Hermitage, France
Phone
+33 4 75 08 92 97
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