Francois Villard IGP Syrah des Collines Rhodaniennes 'L'appel des Sereines' 2023

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Francois Villard IGP Syrah des Collines Rhodaniennes 'L'appel des Sereines' 2023A young vine Syrah from several villages Chavanay, Ardoix, Saint Michel sur Rhne, and Verin, all with a decomposed granite soil. Twelve day maceration with twenty five percent whole clusters in open top wood tronconique vats followed by eleven months of aging, half in the vat and half in neutral barrels. A peppery and juicy Syrah.

The resulting wine is a sculptured combination of stone and citrus fruits balanced with the highest quality French oak

which allowed for a long hang-time and enhanced aroma

subtler than the “T” yet more intense and layered than the basic Vitovska

and bergamot

this wine spends 8 months macerating on its skins in stainless steel without pressing and with occasional pump-overs

All stages of fermentation and elevage are in cuve (a mix of stainless steel and enamel)

fermented in stainless steel and bottled after six months on the fine lees

a clear reflection of the appellation of L’Etoile

apricot fruit

From the estate’s finest holding

it is left to age for many months (in this instance usually 48 to 60 months) in barrel without racking and without topping off

Christoph ages the “Alte Reben” a staggering three years in used 500-liter barrels