Saint Joseph Red Esprit de Granit 2010 - Cave de Tain

Saint Joseph Red Esprit de Granit 2010 - Cave de Tain

90+/100 Parker

Geographical location: Northern Côtes du Rhône, right bank of the Rhône

Grape variety: Syrah

Terroir : Terraced hillside vineyards; granite soils

Climate : Continental with Mediterranean influence

Vinification : Manual harvest. Selection of old vines and hillsides showcasing the appellation. Traditional maceration in concrete vats at 28°C; regular pumping over with the use of a marc sprinkler or punching down. Hot maceration (30°C) for 2 weeks. Regular tastings to decide on the date of hot run-off, under wood, before malolactic fermentation in barrel.

Aging: In 400L barrels of different ages (35% new, 41% two wines and 24% three wines) for 12 months.

Tasting notes: Colour: Intense and deep with ruby hues. Rich aromas of ripe fruit, stone fruit and liquorice with the typical freshness of the appellation. In the mouth: We find notes of graphite and the characteristic freshness of the granite terroir. The tannins are fine. Black cherry and white pepper, typical aromas of Syrah, complete the aromatic palette of this very elegant wine which will reveal itself over the years.

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