• Jean-Baptiste Souillard
  • Saint-Joseph Le Bois de Biennier Est

    At a Glance

    • Variety: Syrah
    • Surface Area: 1.31 ha (3.23 ac)
    • Vine Age: Planted 1978-1979
    • Terroir: From the commune of Andance, above the Domaine, east-facing, 300 m altitude, overlooking the Alps, surrounded by forest, moderated by north and south winds, light, shallow, decomposed granite soil.
    • 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.