Aroma
The aromas of wild red berries are enhanced by spicy and ba-
con-like aromas.
Palate
With an open and friendly character, the palate opens with black
forest fruits, which are enhanced by noble menthol and liquorice
flavours.
Vinification
35 to 70% of whole grapes macerate in open concrete vats for
3 weeks. Punching down and pumping over alternate through-
out the alcoholic fermentation (made with indigenous yeasts).
Gravity-loaded into large containers (foudres and demi-muids) for
an aging period of 15 to 18 months. Mass blending two months
before bottling, carried out by gravity, without fining or filtration.
Food Matching
While young, enjoy with a platter of artisanal charcuterie or a
piece of grilled or roasted pork or farm-raised veal. As the wine
ages, serve with darker meats such as grilled duck breast or roast
leg of lamb.
Region Notes
Heterogeneous velay granites in a mosaic of 17 plots in the
northern part of the Saint-Joseph appellation.
