Yves Cuilleron : Lieu-dit "La Viallière" 2021

A Syrah of great elegance, imbued with subtlety and lightness

The property
In 1920, the estate emerged from history when Claude Cuilleron began to work his lands to produce great wines. Since then, three generations have succeeded each other at the head of the house, thus passing on an ancestral know-how imbued with tradition. In 1987, Yves Cuilleron, Claude's grandson, took over the reins of the estate and personally ensured that its fame crossed borders. Thanks to his passion and dynamism, he transformed his grandfather's 3.5 hectares into a vast wine estate covering 90 hectares of vineyards. Today inseparable from its talented owner, the Yves Cuilleron estate stands out as one of the most beautiful references in the Northern Rhône Valley.

The vineyard
The Lieu-dit "La Viallière" cuvée comes from the eponymous place in the town of Vérenay. There, a beautiful hillside under the Côte-Rotie appellation hosts vines that take root in a soil influenced by south-facing mica schist. To preserve this precious terroir, Yves Cuilleron does not use insecticides and the very little fertilizer he uses is organic.

Vinification and aging
After manual harvesting, the estate proceeds with parcel-by-parcel and traditional vinification. Oenological products are set aside as much as possible in favor of indigenous yeasts. After sorting, crushing and partial destemming, the wine macerates for 3 weeks in open vats. The different parcels are blended before bottling. Then, the wine ages for 18 months in barrels.

Blend
Syrah (100%).

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Lieu-dit "Bonnivières" 2021 from Yves Cuilleron

Tasting

Nose
A nose of great finesse, where the delicacy of spices harmoniously blends with the freshness of red fruits, in a subtle and aerial expression.

Palate
On the palate, this cuvée stands out for its purity and refinement. The tannins, of great elegance, settle gently and accompany a finish of remarkable length. The whole is seductive for its balance in lightness and precision.

Food and wine pairings
This
wine will sublime a tender and elegant meat such as veal or lamb.

Service and aging
This cuvée will reveal all its character beyond 2036. For optimal tasting, serve between 16 and 18°C.