Presentation
Terroir
4 hectares, weathered granite. "Galets roulés".
Vineyards located in the municipality of Tournon-sur-Rhône.
Average age of the vines: 25 years.
South/south-east exposure.
Vineyards located in the municipality of Tournon-sur-Rhône.
Average age of the vines: 25 years.
South/south-east exposure.
The vintage
After the historically dry and hot summer, the wines give an impression of opulence, concentration and generosity. Ageing will allow the wines to soften and slowly find their balance.
Process
Manual harvest.
Traditional vinification.
Destemming 100%.
Maceration 3 days cold.
Two pumpover and two punch down / day.
Fermentation 20 days.
Ageing in 1 and 2-years-old barrels for 15 months.
Traditional vinification.
Destemming 100%.
Maceration 3 days cold.
Two pumpover and two punch down / day.
Fermentation 20 days.
Ageing in 1 and 2-years-old barrels for 15 months.
Varietal
Syrah : 100%
Advice
Tasting
Nose of black fruit aromas, powerful, little reduction, fresh and elegant notes of berries, notes of hot Galets (pebbles) in the sun. A beautiful expression of the granitic terroir in this 2017 vintage. On the palate, nice balance of mineral freshness, complex progression with fine and tight tannins, beautifully long and steady finish. Sweet, fine and discreet aromas that bring a touch of style and elegance to this magnificent Saint Joseph.
Serving
Tasting temperature 16 to 18°C.
Reviews
"The 2017 Saint Joseph Domaine les Alexandrins starts off with charming aromas of violets and anise, plums and other stone fruits. On the palate, it’s medium to full-bodied, with some briny notes, taut tannins and a crisp finish. Let’s hope it fleshes out a bit more during its remaining élevage."
"Gouté en magnum lors d'une dégustation collective de l'appellation, ce 2017 nous a vraiment enthousiasmé. Par-delà les années, il offre une fraîcheur folle et des notes de fruits rouges quasi intactes qui s'associent parfaitement aux épices qui se dessinent avec le temps. Un délice. On rêve de lui adjoindre un pigeon rôti ou plus simplement une belle viande rouge pour jouir de ses tanins fondus et de son allonge remarquable."
