Maison-Rouge : a Mythical place !

Origin : Single Plot. Mythical vineyard on steep terraces in Tupin. Viticulture tasks are handmade as several centuries ago.

Soil : Gneiss

Grape variety : 100% Syrah  - old vines

Average Yield : 40 hl/ha.

Winemaking : Harvested by hand. 80% destemmed. Vatting for 3 weeks. Temperature controlled alcoholic fermentation. Traditional pumping over the cap.

Ageing : It should ageing about 20 months in oak barrels with only 40% of new oak.

Consumption : It can be laid down for 5 to 20 years.

Food and wine matching : Rare rib or rump of beef. Roast lamb.

Technical sheet - Côte-Rôtie Maison-Rouge