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

    At a Glance

    • Variety: Syrah
    • Surface Area: 0.62 ha (1.53 ac)
    • Vine Age: Planted 1970-1971 and 2010-2011
    • Terroir: From the commune of Saint-Étienne-de-Valoux, at the base of a south-facing hill, younger vines planted on terraces near the bottom of the slope, older vines planted just below, at the edge of a forest, loess soil over granite.
    • 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.