AU
New Zealand
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94 Points
Jean-Baptiste Souillard is a young, talented micro-négociant making waves in the Northern Rhône
Trained at Château Latour in Bordeaux and Comte Armand in Pommard
"There’s so much interest and charm." Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)
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Description
100% Syrah from two parcels: one on granite soils high up the slope and the second on alluvial soils closer to the river. Both parcels in Gervans.
Almost entirely whole-bunch ferment in stainless steel before élevage for 14 months in old barriques (a minimum of three years and up to ten years old).
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:Blackberry, Blackcurrant, Boysenberry, Bramble, Dried Herbs, Earthy
Palate:Black Cherry, Black Fruits, Blackberry, Chalk
Food Pairings:
Game
Pork
Red Meat
Description
100% Syrah from two parcels: one on granite soils high up the slope and the second on alluvial soils closer to the river. Both parcels in Gervans.
Almost entirely whole-bunch ferment in stainless steel before élevage for 14 months in old barriques (a minimum of three years and up to ten years old).
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:
Blackberry, Blackcurrant, Boysenberry, Bramble, Dried Herbs, Earthy
Palate:
Black Cherry, Black Fruits, Blackberry, Chalk
Food Pairings:
Game
Pork
Red Meat
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Blackberry, Blackcurrant, Boysenberry, Bramble, Dried Herbs, Earthy
Black Cherry, Black Fruits, Blackberry, Chalk
Game
Pork
Red Meat