Saint-Joseph AOP 2018 Rouge, Domaine Christophe Pichon
Vineyard: Domaine Christophe Pichon
Grower: Christophe Pichon
Age of Vines: 45 years old
Grapes: 100% Syrah
Village: Chavanay
Region: Rhône Valley
Soil: Granitic from 75% medium hills and 25% high hills
Production Methods: 2ha vineyard, 7000 vines per hectare, 37hl/ha yield, manual harvest, selection of grapes, traditional vinification. 12 months ¼ new oak ageing to 4rd-use oak barrels.
Special Features: Organic farming by labour using horse, plots on the top terrace facing the Rhone river. Pichon is becoming the new star in the north Rhone. Harvest by hand with selection of grapes.
Country: France
Tasting Notes
Colour: Garnet red with purple highlights.
Nose: Floral violet expression with spice and wild berries fruits.
Palate: Blackcurrant and Blueberries aromas with a mineral and floral expression, well integrated tannin, black olives and white pepper spices.
Length/Finish: Well-balanced deep red fruit and spicy finish.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Sulphites: Low
Bottle Closure: Natural
