Domaine Les Alexandrins - Saint-Joseph - 2014
4 hectares, weathered granite.
Vineyards located in the municipality of Tournon-sur-Rhône.
Semi-continental and mediterranean climate sometimes.
Winter 2014 is characterized by mild temperatures for the region and heavy rainfall until mid-March. Heat and water reserves allowed an early start of vegetation. Spring is dry until late June, with few signs of water stress. However flowering and fruit set were optimal, pledge of a great harvest . The months of July and August, particularly cool and wet, slowed the cycle of the vine , and forces growers to strengthen surveillance. Early September is inaugurated with two lovely sunny weeks , accompanying an optimal maturity grapes.
Manual harvest.
Traditional vinification.
Destemming 100%.
Maceration 3 days cold.
Two pumpover and two punch down / day.
Fermentation 20 days.
Purple-red highlights, our Saint-Joseph reveals to the nose, black fruit aromas (blackberry) and black pepper. In the mouth the wine is carried by a beautiful minerality and firm tannins. In the final, this wine reveals a tension and a pleasant freshness in his youth.
Tasting temperature 16 to 18°C.
Syrah : 100 %