Cuilleron Syrah “Les Candives”
WHY WE LOVE IT
- Cuilleron Syrah “Les Candives” is a selection of the best vines in Chavanay.
- Les Candives is not a district but the local name for Syrah.
- The vineyard soils are granitic and shallow. Naturel cover cropping is used to avoid erosion.
- No insecticides with respect of soil and vine balance, few treatments (depending on weather and the necessity) and small amount of organic fertilizer.
Varietal Composition: 100% Syrah
Elaboration: The grapes are hand- picked; and then sorted, crushed and partial destemmed in the cellar. Fermented in open top, temperature-controlled vats for about 3 weeks, with regular cap-punching and pumping-over. Alcoholic fermentation in vats with native yeasts and malolactic fermentation in barrels. Maturing : 8 months in barrels.
Tasting Notes: Gourmand and rustic wine. Dark and red fruit nose. Notes of pepper and liquorices. Fleshy on the palate, nice tannins and a velvety finish.
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PRESS
2021 – 91 Vinous
PRODUCER BACKGROUND
Cuilleron Estates is a producer in the northern Rhône. The estate has been in the Cuilleron family for three generations, but it is the estate’s current owner and winemaker, Yves Cuilleron, who has expanded the size, scope, and scale of the vineyard, land holdings, and winery.