Caves Yves Cuilleron
Saint Joseph Cavanos
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
A highly perfumed bouquet evokes dark berry liqueur, incense, olive and candied flowers, and subtle vanilla and cracked pepper accents come up with air. Suave, oak-spiced blackberry and boysenberry flavors are complemented by a hint of candied violet and sharpened by a jolt of juicy acidity. Silky, harmonious tannins add shape to an impressively long, spice- and smoke-accented finish that leaves a sexy floral note behind.
Food Pairing
Meat, and fish with dense-textured flesh (e.g. tuna à la provençale).
