Saint-Joseph Rouge
2020
Cave de Yves Cuilleron

Yves Cuilleron took over the reins as the 4th generation vigneron in 1987. He is based in Chavanay, just south of Condrieu. Yves is a totally driven man with a growing family and a part share with other top growers in vineyards on the eastern
side of the Rhône. He has around 75 hectares split as follows; 8 ha Côte-Rôtie, 12 ha Condrieu, 7 ha white Saint-Joseph, 20 ha red Saint-Joseph, 1 ha white CrozesHermitage, 3 ha red Crozes-Hermitage, 3 ha Saint-Péray, 1.5 ha Cornas, 19.5 ha IGP
(PGI).

Cuvee Pierres Seches is a selection of vines on the hillsides of the north of Saint Joseph. Assemblage of the plots best expressing fruit and freshness. “Les Pierres Sèches” is not a district, it refers to the dry stone walls used to strengthen the vine terracing.

Region : Northern Rhone
Appellation : Saint-Joseph
Grape Variety : 100% Syrah
Colour : Red
Agricultural practices : Sustainable wine
ABV : 13%
Winemaking :100% harvested by hand. Vatting time: about twenty days then ageing in oak barrels during 12 months; 3 to 4 months in stainless steel vats then bottling.
Tasting notes : a fresh, precise, fruity nose. Subtle and taut on the palate, and bursting with lovely fruit. Mild, subtle tannins
Serving temperature : 16 °C
Food pairing : Poultry or tender meat (e.g. veal rib with chanterelles, and sautéed new potatoes).