Yves Cuilleron Cote Rotie Lieu-Dit Bonnivires Syrah 2021

Origin : At the heart of the Cte-Rtie appellation, in the commune of Ampuis, is the place called Bonnivires. A beautiful east-facing hillside, preserving the freshness and on which some of our old vines are planted.

Terroirs : Mica schists

Grape varieties : Syrah.

Viticulture : planted in high density (8,000-10,000 vines per ha). Treatments limited to the maximum depending on the weather, no insecticide to preserve biodiversity, little fertilizer and only organic. Control of vigor and yields, leaf stripping, green harvesting for better ripening of the grapes. Disbudding in the spring.

Vinification : manual harvest, plot-by-plot and traditional vinification. Use of oenological products (indigenous yeasts) as little as possible. In the cellar, sorting, crushing and partial destemming. Maceration for 3 weeks in open vats.

Ageing : 18 months in barrels.

Olfactory tasting : Slightly tight nose but which reveals notes of spicy black fruits, sandalwood, graphite and some smoky aromas.

Tasting notes: Pure and balanced mouth with a velvety and mineral freshness characteristic of the terroir.

Laying down : Cuve de garde. Best to wait 5 years and can age 15 years or more.

Pairing : Game or powerful meat (venison with morello cherry).