2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Drinking Window 15
Region Saint-Joseph
Soil Decomposed granite and quartz
Orientation East And Southeast
Vineyard Yield 42 hL/ha
Sites Three parcels in Ardoix, Chavanay and Saint-Pierre-de-Bœuf
Vine Age 20
Fermentation Vessels Open wood and stainless-steel vats
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Used Oak Only Yes
Bottling Date February 2025
Vegetarian Yes
Production Volume 68,640 bottles
Bottles68,640
Production Details Vineyard density is 5,000–8,000 vines/ha, with Cordon de Royat and gobelet pruning. The wine used 80% whole clusters and fermented for 11 days. Total maturation was 16 months: 12 months in barrels and foudres followed by 4 months in stainless steel.
Tasting Notes Fine, delicate nose; rich black fruit, blackberry and blueberry; powerful aromas with elegance, substantial structure and integrated tannins
Food Pairing Rougail sausage, black pudding and tournedos
Critics Ratings 91
Vintages
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Classification Appellation d’origine contrôlée (AOC) Saint-Joseph
Region Saint-Joseph
Soil Decomposed granite and quartz
Sites Ardoix, Chavanay and Saint-Pierre-de-Bœuf, with purchased grapes also included
Vine Age 20
Fermentation Vessels Open wood and stainless-steel vats
Closure Cork
Production Details The 2022 used 60% whole clusters and fermented for 11 days in open wood and stainless-steel vats. It matured for 16 months in 3-to-6-year-old barrels and truncated-cone vats.
Tasting Notes Deep garnet; cherry fruit and spice; generous yet refined palate; approachable in its youth
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Producer Information
Website
Address
330 Route du Réseau Ange, 42410 Saint-Michel-sur-Rhône, France
Phone
+33 (0)4.74.56.83.60
Owner
François Villard
Cellarmaster
François Villard