Domaine les Pierres Seches - Sylvain Gauthier, Saint Joseph Rouge 'Revirand' 2021

£65.00

From steep granite slopes in the northern Rhône, ‘Revirand’ 2021 is a pure and focused expression of Saint-Joseph Syrah, crafted with precision by Sylvain Gauthier at Domaine Les Pierres Sèches.

The nose is lifted and aromatic, offering layers of blackcurrant, wild blackberry, and crushed violets, underpinned by cracked black pepper, smoked meat, and a touch of graphite. On the palate, it’s medium-bodied with a taut, mineral backbone and fine-grained tannins. Fresh acidity cuts through the dark fruit core, while subtle notes of olive tapenade and earth add depth and savoury complexity. The finish is long, structured, and elegantly restrained, suggesting excellent aging potential.

A wine of finesse and northern Rhône authenticity

From steep granite slopes in the northern Rhône, ‘Revirand’ 2021 is a pure and focused expression of Saint-Joseph Syrah, crafted with precision by Sylvain Gauthier at Domaine Les Pierres Sèches.

The nose is lifted and aromatic, offering layers of blackcurrant, wild blackberry, and crushed violets, underpinned by cracked black pepper, smoked meat, and a touch of graphite. On the palate, it’s medium-bodied with a taut, mineral backbone and fine-grained tannins. Fresh acidity cuts through the dark fruit core, while subtle notes of olive tapenade and earth add depth and savoury complexity. The finish is long, structured, and elegantly restrained, suggesting excellent aging potential.

A wine of finesse and northern Rhône authenticity

Sylvain Gauthier is a rising star in Saint Joseph. Originally from the French Moselle, where his father had an organic vineyard, he moved to the Rhone to work at Domaine du Tunnel in Cornas and Chapoutier. In 2007 he found vineyards around Cheminas on steep granite slopes and terraces. Little by little he grew his Domaine that now tallies to 10 hectares. 7 hectares of which are in Saint Joseph appellation and 3 ha of altitude vin de pays. In 2020 he built a new cellar high up in the hills above Ozon, allowing him to be even more detailed in his work.

Grape Varieties: 100% Syrah Average Age of Vines: 50 Years Terroir: Granite Soils Exposition: South Vineyard Surface Area: 0.5ha Production (Btls): 2500 Bottles Altitude: 300 Vinification: Grapes hand harvested, fermented in Stainless steel tanks for 3 weeks Ageing: 24 Months in barrel Alcohol: 13%

 

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