Yves Cuilleron
Yves Cuilleron Saint-Joseph Les Pierres Sèches
4.3
Expert Rating
4.1
Most Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Saint-Joseph Les Pierres Sèches is a red wine produced by Yves Cuilleron, a renowned winemaker from the northern part of the Rhone Valley in France. This wine is made exclusively from Syrah grapes grown in the area of the Saint-Joseph appellation on steep slopes with stony soils, which reflect heat back at the grapes resulting in a juicy ripeness. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the grapes, followed by fermentation and aging in oak barrels. The resulting wine is a complex and elegant expression of the Syrah grape, with notes of black fruit, game, and a hint of pepper. Yves Cuilleron Saint-Joseph Les Pierres Sèches is a must-try for wine enthusiasts looking for a high-quality, terroir-driven wine from this classic region in France.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Yves Cuilleron Saint-Joseph Les Pierres Sèches has a deep, opaque, ruby color and a perfumed nose of blackberry fruit with a hint of pepper.The palate is medium-bodied, with a generous density of fruit, chewy, velvety tannins, and balanced acidity. The finish is long with a wild gamey character. Perfect with Steak au Poivre, Enjoy now but the wine will develop deeper notes of game over the next 8 years.
EXPERT RATING
4.3
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2028
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
No/Low
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Generous
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Lean
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grainy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Shiraz/Syrah
ORIGINS
Winery: Yves Cuilleron
Region: Rhone
The Rhone wine region is located in southeastern France. It runs along the Rhone River roughly from Lyon in the north to Avignon in the south. It is divided into two main sub-regions: the Northern Rhone, running from Lyon to Montelimar, and the Southern Rhone, from Montelimar to Avignon. Although wines of all color are made, both regions are most famous for thier red wine. The Northern Rhone is known for its full-bodied red wines made from Syrah grapes with the possible inclusion of some white grapes, while the Southern Rhone is known for its blends of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre grapes. The region has a long history of wine production, dating back to the ancient Romans with the sites of some former Roman vineyards being replanted surrounding the town of Vienne.CUSTOMER RATING
4.1
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