ITS ORIGIN

Old vines of Syrah, this plot selection is located to the place called “Le Bois de Gaye” at Pont de l’Isère on the old and low pebbles terraces of l’Isère. Sandy-clayey soil.

WINEMAKING

For this cuvée, the team keep one third of the whole grape crop and destemmed the rest. The vinification starts and maceration lasts 3 weeks in small open vat. During this period daily sessions of pumping over and punching down are done. Then the wine will be matured in French oak barrels for 14months.

ITS CHARACTER

Intense, red colour. The nose shows vanilla and toasted notes. Expressive wine, you will be seduced by the freshness of eucalyptus aromas and red fruits. The attack is delicate and offers a lovely aromatic lenght of wild red fruits. A great structure, and softs tannins, Le Pierrier is a wine to keep and open in few years.

FOOD PAIRING

The flavours and aromas of this cuvée match with red meat.