Terroir:
Our parcel selection sources from:
- “Serine” grapes (Syrah especially selected from the most robust non-clonal vines) and classic Syrah from the South-facing granite slopes at 250m in altitude in the Northern St Joseph communes of Malleval and Roche Courbe. These terroirs produce wines with delicate smoky, spicy and violet aromas and excellent vivacity.
- Syrah from complex granite-based slopes facing Southwest at 200m in altitude in the central part of the St Joseph appellation around St Jean de Muzols.
Vinification:
Manual harvesting between September 30th and October 10th, 2016, fermentation in vats. Malo-lactic fermentation in new 275lt Laurus barrels followed by 15 months “élevage”.
Bottled on April 24th, 2018.
3,594 bottles, 200 magnums and 9 jeroboams produced.
Note de dégustation:
"It has the tell-tale purity of the vintage in its darker fruits, spice, vanilla bean and roasted meat aromas and flavors. With medium-bodied richness, a ripe, polished, sweetly fruited style, and no hard edge..." Jeb Dunnuck - April 2018.
Service & accords:
Serve at around 16° to 18°C. Recommend opening an hour before serving
Best enjoyed between 2018 and 2028
Alc. by vol. 13%
Entrecôte with Roquefort sauce
Roasted quail with chestnuts
Age des vignes & rendement:
37 years on average – 39 hl/ha
