COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Syrah
PRODUCER
Domaine Les Bruyères
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Bruyère & David St Joseph Les Parcelles Rouge is a 2023 vintage wine from the Saint-Joseph AOC in the Northern Rhône Valley, France. It is made from 100% Syrah. The wine is a collaborative effort between Domaine Les Bruyères and David Reynaud. Domaine Les Bruyères, under David Reynaud's management since 2000, practices certified organic and biodynamic farming, aiming for wines produced in harmony with nature. The Saint-Joseph appellation is known for its Syrah wines, often grown on granite soils. The 'Les Parcelles' cuvée is noted for its aromatic and expressive profile.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
€22
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-17°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes grown on steep granite slopes.
Fact 02
Certified organic and biodynamic farming.
Fact 03
Entirely destemmed grapes for vinification.
Fact 04
A blend of demi-muid and concrete aging.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Bruyère & David St Joseph Les Parcelles Rouge begins with manual harvesting and sorting of 100% destemmed Syrah grapes. Vinification occurs in concrete vats using gravity, with a maceration period of 28 to 32 days that includes punch-downs. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes 12 months of aging, with 70% in concrete vats and 30% in demi-muids. Domaine Les Bruyères adheres to certified organic and biodynamic farming practices.
