Description
Domaine Chèze is a family property that Louis Chèze took over in 1978. It is located on the top of the hill in Limony, on the right bank of the Rhône, in the heart of the northern Côtes du Rhône vineyards.
Louis Chèze started the adventure with 1 ha of Saint Joseph. Today, the estate covers 35 ha in prestigious appellations such as Condrieu, Saint Joseph and Vin de Pays.
Grape
100 % Syrah
Vineyard & Vinification Note
This cuvee has been developed since the 1987 vintage. It is grown in a plot located on the slopes of Brèze at an altitude of 300 m with a South exposure. Caroline embodies the strength of Syrah with its spicy flavour.
Land Geology: Granitic and muscovite elements. 35 to 40 years old, yield between 30 and 35 Hl/Ha. Sustainable growing of the vineyard, épillonnage, green harvest and hand-picking harvesting. Grape selection on the vine plants gathered in 30 kg boxes.
Grapes are selected on a sorting table, stripping at 100%; berries are selected on a vibrating table; masking, maceration, and fermentation are inside thermo-regulated small-volume vats, and malolactic fermentation is in barrels.
20% in new barrels and 80% in barrels of 1 to 2 wines for 12 months. Bottling without filtration in a single operation
Tasting Note
The wine has an intense garnet colour. Its nose is expressive, with a dominant aroma of red fruits such as blackberry and raspberry, along with violet and pepper spices. On the palate, the wine is round and full-bodied with noticeable tannins. The fruity character of the wine is then complemented by beautiful spicy notes. The finish is long-lasting.
Food Pairing
Grilled red meat and a regional cheese platter.
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