L'Amphithéâtre – Syrah
Soil: Limestone with marine fossils from the early Cretaceous period – 100÷145 million years, mixed with clay.
Altitude: 230 m / East exposure. Steep slope.
Vineyard: Massal selection from Northern Rhône. Vine density 8.000 / ha., trained in Gobelet.
Viticulture: Organic (not certified). Biodynamic practices.
Winemaking: Manual harvest on 23-24/09 in small crates.
Fermentation with ambient yeast. No added sulfur in the fermentation process.
Aging: In 228 L Chassin barrels (second and third use) and Clayver ceramic amphorae for 18 months.
Technical data:
Alc: 14.0% by vol.
pH: 3.6
Tasting notes:
Black pepper and rock salt. White pepper and damsons. A strikingly graceful Syrah, beautifully shaped fruit set within beautifully contoured tannins. Mouth- watering.
Wine critics:
Jancis Robinson: 17,5 p
Jeb Dunnock: 91 p
Availability: Sold out
Soil: Limestone with marine fossils from the early Cretaceous period – 100÷145 million years, mixed with clay.
Altitude: 230 m / East exposure. Steep slope.
Vineyard: Massal selection from Northern Rhône. Vine density 8.000 / ha., trained in Gobelet.
Viticulture: Organic (not certified). Biodynamic practices.
Winemaking: Manual harvest on 23-24/09 in small crates.
Fermentation with ambient yeast. No added sulfur in the fermentation process.
Aging: In 228 L Chassin barrels (second and third use) for 18 months.
Technical data:
Alc: 14.2% by vol.
pH: 3.6
Tasting notes:
Silky, smooth and seductive. Forest berries, fresh figs and
black pepper combine in this intense yet finessed wine with perfectly judged oak. Tannins are velvety while there is a touch of garrigue that adds interest.
Wine critics:
Jeb Dunnock: 91 p
New Europe Wine Guide: 95 p
Availability:
Available in 750 ml.
Soil: Limestone with marine fossils from the early Cretaceous period – 100÷145 million years, mixed with clay.
Altitude: 230 m / East exposure. Steep slope.
Vineyard: Massal selection from Northern Rhône. Vine density 8.000 / ha., trained in Gobelet.
Viticulture: Organic (not certified). Biodynamic practices.
Winemaking: Manual harvest on 26-28/09 in small crates.
Fermentation with ambient yeast. No added sulfur in the fermentation process.
Aging: In 228 L Chassin barrels (second and third use) for 18 months.
Technical data:
Alc: 14.3% by vol.
pH: 3.6
Tasting notes:
This wine offers black fruits, blueberries, tapenade, and violet notes on the nose. Full-bodied, ripe, and round on the palate, it has solid balance and sweet tannins.
Wine critics:
Jeb Dunnock: 91 p
Availability:
Available soon in 750 ml. and 1.500 ml.