• Jean-Baptiste Souillard
  • Saint-Joseph Le Chavanat

    At a Glance

    • Variety: Syrah
    • Surface Area: 0.54 ha (1.33 ac)
    • Vine Age: Planted 1989-1990
    • Terroir: From the commune of Saint-Étienne-de-Valoux, situated in the middle of a southeast-facing hill, terraced, early ripening, decomposed granite soil over a brittle 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.