2022 Aurélien Chatagnier Saint-Joseph "La Sybarite", Rhône Valley, FranceABOUT THIS WINE Sourced from hillside parcels in the northern reaches of the Saint Joseph appellation, La Sybarite is 100% Syrah grown on steep granite slopes at altitudes ranging from 250 to 400 meters. In 2022, a warm but balanced growing season produced Syrah with excellent ripeness and aromatic complexity, while retaining freshness. Fermentation was spontaneous with native yeasts, using whole clusters for added lift and structure. The wine was

is located in Valley de Caneten (Colchagua) approximately 25 miles from the sea

tremendous freshness

Through rigorous organisation

After a relatively cool and humid summer by Oregon standards

and Emmitt-Scorsone

and Tom Rinaldi

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The proximity of the Gironde River has created the wide diversity of soils

with pump-overs twice daily and occasional yeast additions

Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in barrel leaves considerable lees and sediment

perched at 250 meters elevation with an eastern exposure

crushed and put into concrete vats for 3 to 4 week to ferment thanks to indigenous yeasts