top of page
Wine Specifics
WineWise Code | FMU-CHR22 |
Country | France |
Region | Rhone |
Color/Style | Red |
Farming Practices | Sustainable |
Varieties | 100% Syrah |
Closure | Natural Cork |
Case Size | 12x750 |
Pricing | Discountable |
Maceration | The harvested grapes are destemmed but not crushed, and undergo a phase of cold pre-fermentation maceration. Alcoholic fermentation then kicks off and lasts for three weeks. with soft tannins |
Pumpover/Punchdown | Maceration is assisted with daily cap-punching operations. Jean-Pierre Mucyn prefers a moderate extraction resulting in lush, fruity wines |
Destemming | Complete |
Fermentation Vessel | Stainless Steel |
Fermentation Duration | 22 days |
Aging Method | 100% Stainless Steel |
Aging Duration (months) | 12 months |
Filtered | Yes |
Fining Agents | None |
Yeast | Native |
Lees Contact/Stirring | We keep some fine lees during maturation |
Malolactic | Yes |
Added Sulfur | Yes |
Soil Type | Alluvial |
Elevation (meters) | 140 |
Vineyard Aspect | South |
Vine Age | 40 |
Yields (hl/ha) | 45 |
Picking | Hand-harvested |
Annual Production | 2800 |
Notes from the Producer: The wine is crimson-flecked amaranth hue complements an intense nose of red and black fruits (Morello cherries, blackcurrants) and mocha, with spicy and liquorice notes.
All Dom. Mucyn Wines
bottom of page