Saint-Joseph Monier Perréol 2020

As with all red wines from the Northern Rhône Valley, this Saint-Joseph is made entirely from Syrah. The vines grow on granite soils and are cultivated with great respect for the terroir, following biodynamic principles across the estate’s twelve hectares. The most inaccessible plots are worked by horse, and harvesting by hand involve meticulous sorting in the vineyard. In the winery, the approach is deliberately low-intervention.
Alcoholic fermentation starts spontaneously with native yeasts, in line with the estate’s philosophy of gentle winemaking without additives. Ageing lasts just under 12 months in oak barrels. The process is carefully managed so the wood integrates seamlessly without dominating the wine.
The palate is generous, powerful and refined, displaying notes of black fruits, violet, a hint of liquorice framed by smooth tannins. A classic expression of Saint-Joseph that drinks beautifully in its youth.