Les Murets (small wall) : a tribute to the vineyards that are delimited by supporting walls made of brown earth, called les cheys
The parcels of vines selected for this wine stretch across terrasses around the town of Ampuis, on extremely steep slopes (40% gradient) facing south-south-east. The climate shows a great contrast between cold winters and extremely hot summers. The granitic soils support a top layer of mica-schistes and gneiss. Cte Rtie has the distinction of having the most schisteous soils of the region, a notable characteristic of this appellation. Such terroir is perfect for Syrah: poor soils, freshness and sun. This variety has then limited yield, and reach perfect maturity to express its complexity and fruit.

Les Muretsles cheys
40%

Sustainable winegrowing. The steep slope of the vineyard calls for all pruning, green harvest and fruit harvest to be done by hand. De-stemmed and crushed before being put into stainless steel vats for alcoholic fermentation and a long 20 day maceration, at temperatures of 28-30C. The malolactic fermentation is followed by 12 months minimum maturation in oak barrels of two and three wines.

28-30C 20 2 3 12

Elegance and Grand Character

Colour Deep purple.

Nose Richly aromatic displaying classic fruity notes of blackberry-raspberry-cassis with a touch of vanilla. The complex bouquet continues with more wild hints of liquorice, warm spices, smoky musk, and a touch of violet.

Palate A fine, elegant texture carries the aromas from the nose seamlessly to the palate. The balance between the body and the length demonstrates its supreme finesse. A wine of exceptional longevity (20 years).
20

Food Pairing
Serve at 17C.
Open 4 hours in advance.
Enjoy with truffle-scented starters, turkey with cranberry sauce, roast chicken with stuffing, fine meats with wild mushrooms dishes, or with strong cheeses (hard goats cheese)

17C4