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Yves Cuilleron is a superstar of the Northern Rhône” thewinedoctor.com
“Yves Cuilleron has become one of the bright shining stars of the northern Rhone” Robert Parker
“In the space of a decade, Yves Cuilleron has established himself as one of the leading lights of France’s Northern Rhone…He is a modernist but not overtly so his wines straddle neatly the divide between traditionalists and the new-wave, in the sense that they retain their sense of place, but express their site in a slightly more approachable, immediate way. There’s purity to the fruit, and where new oak is used it isn’t excessive.” Wineanorack.com
In 1987 Yves took over his family wine estate (after 4 generations) located in Verlieu (in the town of Chavanay) and since that time he has built an entirely new winery. He has acquired additional vineyards (domaine is now 52 hectares) that cover appellations, including Saint Joseph, Cote Rotie, Cornas, Condrieu, Saint Péray and a series of Vin de Pays from the Collines Rhodaniennes. His philosophy in the vineyard is simple and very much a sustainable approach, no insecticides/pesticides only organic ones, majority is high density planted (competition between vines enhances fruit quality), handpicked fruit (much of vineyard is on terraces). Similarly in the winery a natural approach: wild yeasts, no additions, open fermenters (temperature controlled), maturation in french oak barriques and foudres (his wines are more about purity of fruit and he goes easy on the oak).
About this wine: 100% Syrah, selection of the best plots and old vines of the estate, mass selection of Serines.
This vintage comes from old Serines massale selection vines, the Syrah strain. The color is dense and deep. The nose expresses the complexity of ripe black fruits and the finesse of white pepper. The palate develops freshness and aromatic power. This wine has great aging capacity, so enjoy it on its evolving aromas, 15 years and more. Enjoy with a strong red meat, such as matured rib-eye steak. Alc. 12% vol.
93 points, James Suckling “A serious, well-driven structured Saint-Joseph red. Aromas of dark cherries, mulberries, currants, crushed stones and peppercorns. It’s medium-bodied with fine, firm tannins. Bright core of crunchy dark cherries and a focused finish with excellent length. Drink or hold.”
92 points, Nicolas Greinacher, Vinous Media “ .. the 2022 Saint-Joseph Les Serines is delicious. Leafy accents intertwine with ripe red plum, black cherry, pencil shaving and violet tones. Medium- to full-bodied and concentrated, the 2022 calls for a few more years in a cool cellar before showing its full potential.”
RRP $158 Our Special Price $131.99 when you buy 6 or more
