Domaine des Remizieres Saint Joseph 2021

Country
France
Region
Northern Rhone
Producer
Domaine des Remizieres
Grape(s)
Syrah (100%)
Type
Red
Style
Complex
Oaked Style
Oaked
Body Style
Medium bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Dry
Alcohol Content
13%
Closure Style
Cork
Organic/Biodynamic
Not Set
Sustainable
Yes-certified sustainable
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No

Region

The Northern Rhone region follows the Rhône River as it flows south of Lyon. Best known and suited for the Syrah variety shown in the great red wines of Crozes Hermitage and St Joseph, whilst the often perfumed and powerful white wines are made from the fragrant Viognier of Condrieu and the complex Marsanne and Roussanne blends created in the rare whites of Hermitage, Crozes and St Joseph.

Producer

Originally the Desmeure family were typical Rhône Valley fruit growers, their granite rich farmland planted to orchards. Just 4ha of vines were cultivated at Domaine des Remizières and the harvest sold to the famous Cave Coop in Tain. In 1977 the decision was taken by the Philippe Desmeure to produce and bottle everything themselves. Now under third generation oenologist Emilie and viticulturist Christophe, sister and brother, the domaine has grown to encompass 36ha of vineyard including prime sites of Crozes Hermitage, Hermitage, Cornas and Saint Joseph farmed using organic practices. The Domaine was awarded with a High Environmental Value Certification (HVE) which recognises the work they do to respect the environment and biodiversity in the vineyard.
Tasting Notes
Made from 40 year old vines planted on granitic soils in the St Joseph appellation. A deep, inky wine with notes of bramble fruits on the nose. The wine spent 15 months in barrique which imparted a rich toasty character that integrates seamlessly with the black fruits, dark chocolate, coffee, pepper and truffle notes on the palate.
Food
Serve with braised beef, steak, stews or hard cheeses such as Gouda.