Dom. Mucyn 2016 St. Joseph Rouge "Les Salamandres"
There is no question that the best St. Joseph wines bring an added dimension of power and concentration to
the table and this is no exception – except the premium you pay is so negligible! This beauty has the hallmark
tensile strength of the vintage and a flowery Syrah perfume of unmissable class.
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Wine Specifics
WineWise Code | FMU-SJR16 |
Country | France |
Region | Rhone |
Color/Style | Red |
Farming Practices | Sustainable |
Varieties | 100% Roussanne |
ABV | 13.24 |
Residual Sugar | <2 |
Acidity | 3.76 |
Closure | Natural Cork |
Case Size | 12x750 |
Pricing | Discountable |
Maceration | Total de-stemming 100%, No crushing Short cold maceration was applied before fermentation |
Pumpover/Punchdown | 25 days of maceration with punching of the cap |
Destemming | Complete |
Fermentation Vessel | Stainless Steel |
Fermentation Duration | 25 days |
Aging Method | Used Barrique 40%, Stainless steel 60% |
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 |
Elevation (meters) | 290 |
Vineyard Aspect | South |
Vine Age | 30 |
Yields (hl/ha) | 40 |
Vine Training | Sustainable growing methods vines with individual pole, operations of de-budding, thinning out the leaves, green harvest to obtain the best maturity and rationalised phytosanitory protection. Regularly ploughing |
Picking | Hand-harvested |
Annual Production | 900 |
Notes from the Producer: Its dense ruby hue flecked with crimson and purple tints is delightful. Then comes the lush, candied, spicy and fruity nose with notes of blackberries, cassis, Morello cherries and cocoa. On the palate, the wine is meaty and balanced with structuring tannins of ripe grapes. This Saint-Joseph Les Salamandres will be at its best after 4-5 years cellar ageing. Ideally served at 16°C. Try it paired with game (roast venison, wild boar stew) or roast turkey. You can also enjoy it with fine charcuterie (Bayonne ham, Bellota or San Daniele).
