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Saint Joseph 2017 L'Olivaie - Coursodon
APPELLATION: Saint Joseph
CUVEE: Olivaie
GRAPE VARIETY: Syrah
YIELD : 32hl / ha. Grapes from old vines. Very limited yield.
TERROIR : Very granitic. Shallow soil.
EXPOSURE: South on steep slopes.
CULTIVATION: Viticulture work done by hand. Mechanization not possible. Treatments done on men’s back. High specific density of plantation: 8500 plants/ha or (3400 plants/acre). Goblet pruning.
HARVEST : Manual and transport of the whole clusters in 40 kg harvest buckets to our cellars.
VINIFICATION : Second sorting when arriving at the winery. The grapes are destemmed. Maceration and fermentation are done in open vats during 18 days punching the cap twice a day. Ageing in oak barrels for 15 months (15 % of new oak barrels).
TASTING : Garnet colour with a beautiful intensity with purple reflections. Concentrated nose, red fruit, spicy. In the mouth, length and power with tight and silky tannins. This rich and elegant wine would have enough of a few years in the cellar (5 to 7 years).
WINE AND FOOD AGREEMENTS : The restaurant l’Amphitryon in Lorient (Morbihan) suggest that you treat yourself with “small hare tournedos, accompanied by crystallized quinces and endives at the ventrêche mode”.
Data sheet
| Note | Between 91 and 94 |
|---|---|
| PR rating | 92-94/100 |
| Partner Areas | Yes |
| Recoverable VAT | Yes |
| Colour | Red |
| Format | Bottle (75cl) |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Volume | 12,50 % vol - 75 cl |
| Appellation | Saint Joseph |
| Level | Perfect |
| Label | Perfect |
| Region | Rhône |
| Areas of Rhône | Coursodon |
Red
Dry white
Sweet
Sparkling
Sparkling rosé
Red
Dry White
Red
Dry White
Red
Dry White
Sweet
Red
Dry white
Sweet
Rosé
Sparkling
