2024 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Mondeuse
Classification AOP Vin de Savoie
Region St Jean de la Porte
Soil Red clay with a high proportion of limestone
Fermentation Vessels Concrete tank
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details Whole-cluster alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts in concrete tank, vinified without added sulfur, followed by maturation in demi-muid. The same page gives inconsistent serving ranges: 15–16°C in its summary and 16–18°C in its description. Stated ageing potential is 10–15 years.
Tasting Notes Deep purple; black fruit, wild raspberry and white pepper; delicate palate with granular tannins, red-fruit and spice flavours, and a lightly tart finish
Food Pairing Veal loin with ratatouille vegetables; also charcuterie, red or white meat, poultry, mushrooms, barbecue and cheese
Sources: infinities-wines.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Mondeuse
Classification AOP Vin de Savoie
Region St Jean de la Porte
Soil Limestone soils covered with red clay
Pressing Method Gentle Pressing
Maceration 8 days
Barrel Size 500
Serving Temperature 18°C · 64°F
Production Details Sulfur-free whole-cluster vinification; eight-day maceration without pigeage or remontage; gentle pressing; then 11 months on fine lees in clay amphora and 500-litre demi-muid.
Tasting Notes Deep, spicy and sanguine; black fruit and pepper; structured and sappy palate
Sources: cavedupicvert.fr ↗ · Compare this vintage
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 10.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Mondeuse
Drinking Window 10–15 years ageing potential
Classification AOP Vin de Savoie rouge, cru Saint-Jean-de-la-Porte
Region St Jean de la Porte
Soil Red clay with a high proportion of limestone
Fermentation Vessels Concrete tank
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details Whole-cluster alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts in concrete tank, vinified without added sulfur. Infinities Wines reports demi-muid maturation, while Epi-curieux says the majority was matured in amphora; these statements are compatible with a mixed-vessel élevage. Serving guidance conflicts: Epi-curieux gives 13–15°C, while Infinities Wines gives 15–16°C in its summary and 16–18°C in its description.
Tasting Notes Deep purple; cassis, white pepper and violet; spicy, sanguine palate with integrated tannic structure
Food Pairing Tournedos de Tarine with creamy polenta; also charcuterie, meat, poultry, mushrooms, barbecue and cheese
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.0%
Grape Varieties Mondeuse noire
Classification AOP Vin de Savoie
Region St Jean de la Porte
Soil Red clay on a steep saint-jean-de-la-porte site
Production Details Organic wine made without added sulfites.
Certifications Agriculture Biologique (AB)
Tasting Notes Spicy and sanguine, with black-fruit notes, structure and depth
Food Pairing Beef cuts or meat in sauce
Sources: www.biovino.fr ↗ · Compare this vintage
2016 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Mondeuse
Drinking Window 10–15 years ageing potential
Classification AOP Vin de Savoie
Region St Jean de la Porte
Soil Red clay with a high proportion of limestone
Fermentation Vessels Concrete tank
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details Evidence is for the 150 cl magnum release. Whole-cluster alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts in concrete tank, vinified without added sulfur and matured for an extended but unspecified period in demi-muid. The page gives inconsistent serving ranges of 15–16°C and 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Deep purple; intense black and red fruit, pepper and spice; ample palate, fine tannins, blackberry and a long finish
Food Pairing Cannelloni with beef daube; also charcuterie, meat, poultry, mushrooms, barbecue and cheese
Sources: infinities-wines.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
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