Caves Yves Cuilleron
Cornas Les Vires
Syrah/Shiraz from Rhône, France
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R99 nationwide
Caves Yves Cuilleron
Yves Cuilleron is described by Wine Spectator as the leader of Condrieu's new generation of winemakers. Yves represents the 4th generation of Cuilleron vignerons although he initially trained as a engineer. The lure of the vine proved too hard to resist and after a year's training at the Ecole Viticole in Macon he took over the vineyards in 1987. Since then he has built an entirely new winery at Chavany facility while at the same time he acquired additional vineyard property. The domaine now produces about 50 000 bottles annually divided between the appellations of St. Joseph Blanc St. Joseph Rouge Côte-Rôtie and Condrieu.
Description
The nose is naturally elegant with notes of blackcurrant, meat, graphite and tapenade. The palate is powerful but perfectly balanced and very pure. Unbelievable length on the palate but tannins still a little tight which deserve to soften over time.
Food Pairing
Pairs well with Carpaccio roll, black tapenade.
