Dom. Mucyn 2022 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-SJR22 |
Country | France |
Region | Rhone |
Color/Style | Red |
Destemming | Complete |
Fermentation Vessel | Stainless Steel |
Additional Fermentation Notes | Total de-stemming 100%, No crushing Short cold maceration was applied before fermentation.
25 days of maceration with punching of the cap.
Fermentation- 25 days |
Aging Vessel | Used Barrique |
Aging Duration (months) | 12 months |
Filtered? | Yes |
Fining Agents | None |
Yeast Protocol | Native |
Malolactic Conversion | Yes |
Additonal Maturation Details: | We keep some fine lees during maturation |
Added Sulfur | Yes, 50 mg/L |
Varieties | 100% Syrah |
Residual Sugar | 0.3 |
ABV | 12.95 |
Acidity | 3.6 |
pH | 8 |
Closure | Natural Cork |
Annual Production | 1130 cases |
Certified Vegan | No |
Other Wine Facts | Majestic shape, dazzling colours … salamanders are frequently
found darting silently around our parcels of St. Joseph – growing
on steep hillsides where the vineyard work is intense. Since
ancient times, this intriguing reptile has been said to have the gift
of being resistant to fire. Its rich symbolism made it the emblem
of François the 1st.
We therefore decided to adopt the salamander for the name of
our 100% Syrah St.Joseph wine, whose intense aromas and
velvety tannins will have you“burning with desire”! |
Soil Types | Granite |
Elevation (meters) | 290 |
Vine Age | 30 |
Yields (hl/ha) | 40 |
Farming Practices | Sustainable, Certified organic |
Harvest Method | Hand-harvested |
Additional Harvest Notes | 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 |
Other Vineyard Details | 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 |
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).