Saint-Joseph Red

Soil type

Limestone, sand and pebbles.

Grape variety

100% Syrah.

Average age of vines

20 to 50 years. The vines are mainly situated in the communes of Tournon and Sarras.

Winemaking

Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at high temperatures.

Ageing

Around 16 months in second wine oak barrels.

Average yield

35 Hl/ hectare.

Average annual production

20.000 bottles.

Tasting

Eye : Dark red with violet tints.
Nose : Powerful nose dominated by red berries and delicate oak aromas.
Palate : Powerful attack. Round and supple tannins.
Overall : Eye : Dark red with violets tints. Nose : Powerful nose dominated by red berries and delicate oak aromas. Palate : Powerful attack. Round and supple tannins.

Our comment

This wine is produced from grapes from the two estates of Jean-Louis GRIPPAT and VALLOUIT as well from grapes and wines purchased in the trade.

Vintages 2002

Wine Spectator -  Web Only - 2006

Score: 86

Suave vanilla and cedar aromas lead the way for black cherry, chalk and tobacco flavors. A touch firm in the end, but nicely balanced for the vintage. Drink now through 2010. 7,000 cases made. James Molesworth.
 

Consumption

A boire

Serving temperature

16°C to 18°C.

Ageing potential

10 years

Food and wine matching

Red meat and cheese.
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