• Jean-Baptiste Souillard
  • Saint-Joseph Côte de Chatelet

    At a Glance

    • Variety: Syrah
    • Surface Area: 1.05 ha (2.59 ac)
    • Vine Age: Planted 1989-1990 and 1999-2000
    • Terroir: From the commune of Saint-Étienne-de-Valoux, on a south-facing hill, high altitude (300-340 m elevation), moderated by north and south wind, at the edge of a forest, highly decomposed granite soil over a shallow granite bedrock.
    • Viticulture: Sustainable
    • Vinification: 40-60% whole cluster, 2-3-week ambient yeast fermentation in stainless steel, 1-2 pump-overs per day, aged for 18-20 months in used barrels, full malolactic conversion, no fining or filtration, SO2 added before fermentation and before bottling.