Saint Joseph Caroline 2022 Louis Chèze

A red wine from Louis Chèze, from a plot on the Brèze slopes at 300 metres altitude with full south exposure. It is made from 100% Syrah from 40-year-old vines, with yields between 30 and 35 hl/ha, on granitic soil with muscovite. Ageing is 20% new oak and 80% one- or two-wine barrels for 14 months, then bottled unfiltered in a single bottling. The nose shows violet with subtle pepper notes; the palate is ample and very structured, with a long aromatic finish.