Description
“Yves Cuilleron is a superstar of the Northern Rhône” thewinedoctor.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).
Pierres Seches refers to the dry stone walls that hold up the terraces. This wine is aged for 18 months in older barriques. It possesses a fresh, precise, fruity nose. Subtle and taut on the palate, and bursting with lovely fruit this beautiful expression of Shiraz is framed by lovely subtle tannins. Les Pierres Seches is an assemblage of Cuilleron’s freshest and fruitiest vines from a terraced vineyard in the North of St Joseph.
We are thrilled with this new release!
93 points, Josh Reynolds, Vinous “Saturated garnet color. Pungent, spice-tinged cherry, blueberry and floral aromas are complemented by suggestions of olive, botanical herbs and smoked meat. Succulent and penetrating on the palate, offering concentrated red and blue fruit preserves and licorice flavors; a hint of vanilla and a violet nuance builds on the back half. Finishes long and smooth, with well-judged tannins and echoing spice and floral notes. No new oak.”
RRP: $91 Our Special Price $74.99 when you buy 6 or more of this wine.
