our cuvees
Saint-Joseph – Terroir de Granit
Abstract
Terroir de granit is a wine made from 60 year old vines on granite soils around the commune of Saint Jean de Muzols.
The Terroir de Granit perfectly carries the identity and character of the Saint Joseph with red fruits, pepper, fine tannins, a beautiful structure and freshness.
The story
Terroir de granit is a wine made from 60 year old vines on granite soils around the commune of Saint Jean de Muzols.
terroir
Granitic soil
Age of the vines : 60 years
Planting density: 7000 vines / hectare
In reconversion Organic Agriculture
Age of the vines : 60 years
Planting density: 7000 vines / hectare
In reconversion Organic Agriculture
vinification
2 months, 50% whole bunch
Daily pumping over
1 wine delestage (density 1060)
Native yeasts
Yield of 36 hl/hectare
Daily pumping over
1 wine delestage (density 1060)
Native yeasts
Yield of 36 hl/hectare
Ageing
In 400-litre barrels of 2 to 8 wines and a 3000-litre cask over 12 months supplemented by 2 months in tank.
Variety
100 % Syrah
