Elegant bottle of Veritas Wines from France, Saint-Joseph appellation, premium quality.

Saint-Joseph, Luc

FRANCE – Rhône
Locality:
FRANCE – Rhône
Appellation:
Saint-Joseph
Grape Variety:
100% Syrah
WineMaker:
Martine and Christian Rouchier
Vineyard:
0.5 ha. planted in 1972 on the hills above Saint-Jean de Muzols. The vineyard lies on a west-facing slope at an elevation of approximately 250m elevation in soil comprised of clay and schist.
Viticulture:
Organic (certified Ecocert).
WineMaking:
Whole cluster fermentation for 2 weeks in concrete over indigenous yeasts. Punctuated punch-downs and pumping-overs.
Aging:
Aged for 16 to 18 months in neutral oak barrels (5-9 years old).
Bottling:
Neither fined nor filtered. Free SO2, less than 3 mg/l.
Map of Veritas Wines vineyard regions in France.
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