Saint-Joseph - Les Pierres Sèches - 2022 - Cave Yves Cuilleron - 0,75L

An elegant and refined Syrah, embodying the finesse and typicity of the Saint-Joseph terroir.

📋 Characteristics

• Appellation: Saint-Joseph AOC
• Grape Variety: 100% Syrah
• Vintage: 2022
• Certification: Not specified
• Terroir: Granitic and stony soils, offering finesse and minerality
• Vinification & Ageing: Traditional fermentation in vats, élevage in oak barrels for several months to refine structure and develop aromatic complexity

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Deep red with violet highlights
• Nose: Expressive and complex, revealing aromas of cherry, raspberry, violet, and spicy notes (black pepper, liquorice)
• Palate: Round and structured, with fine and silky tannins; perfect balance between fruitiness and minerality
• Finish: Long and persistent, marked by fresh and spicy nuances

🍴 Food Pairings

• 🥩 Grilled lamb, roasted beef
• 🍲 Beef bourguignon, coq au vin
• 🧀 Comté, Roquefort

🫗 Serving Advice

• Serving temperature: 16–18 °C
• Decanting: Recommended, 30–45 minutes before serving
• Opening time: Best enjoyed after 1 hour in the glass

🗓 Cellaring Potential

Drink now to enjoy its fruity intensity and balance, or cellar until 2032 for more complex notes and a silkier texture.

🏰 About the Domaine

La Cave Yves Cuilleron is a leading reference in the northern Rhône Valley, producing precise and elegant wines with a constant pursuit of pure terroir expression. “Les Pierres Sèches” 2022 perfectly embodies the essence of Saint-Joseph, offering a vibrant and well-balanced Syrah.