Domaine Vallet
Domaine Vallet is a property of 11.5 hectares located in Serrières at the edge of the Ardèche in the Northern Rhône. They produce red and white Saint-Joseph and Condrieu. These...
Saint-Joseph "Muletiers" 2016 Red
Saint-Joseph
This wine is excellent to accompany duck, wild boar, and smoked meats.
Harvested by hand. Destemming depends on the year. We always keep 30% of the stems to aid in the vinification.
Low yields (30 hl/ha). The cap is punched over three times every day. Maceration lasts about 25 days.
Aging takes place over 15 months in new(20%) and old oak barrels.
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Varietal |
Syrah 100% Average age of 40 years |
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Soils |
Exclusively granite |
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Robe |
Intense purple color |
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Nose |
Wild black forest fruits, and black olive tapenade |
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Palate |
Long, rich and fresh palate |
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Serve |
T°16°C |
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Potential aging |
5-10 years |
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Yields |
30 hl/ha |
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Alcohol |
13° |
Other Saint-Joseph
Northern Rhône
