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Saint-Joseph - Cep d'or
Domaine de Pierre Blanche
GRAPE VARIETIES
Syrah
TERROIR AND VINES
This small hillside vineyard with a steep slope, with its chaillets» (small terrace supported by stone walls), and Loess granite soil, produces low yields.
VINIFICATION AND AGEING
The grapes are harvested by hand, then sorted. Vatting begins with hot maceration for 18 to 21 days, followed by trapping and pumping over, then it is vinified in barrels for 20 months in the Parc du Pilat.
TASTING COMMENTS
Dark ruby color with a complex nose of black fruits and spices, the tannins are silky. This wine has a nice length on the palate.
FOOD/WINE PAIRING
Best served with lamb.
CELLARING POTENTIAL
10 to 15 years old.
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