Saint-Étienne Gabriel Meffre Saint-Joseph PDO 2024

Saint-Joseph "Saint Etienne" 2024 by Gabriel Meffre, 100% Syrah from schist soils on a granite base. Red wine with purple highlights, nose of blackberry and black plum, full-bodied palate with smooth tannins and controlled freshness. A Rhône Valley wine aged 10 months in vats.

What terroir is Saint Etienne Gabriel Meffre Saint-Joseph AOP 2024 produced on?

Saint-Joseph is one of the longest appellations in the Rhône Valley, stretching 50 kilometers from Saint-Péray to Condrieu. The Saint-Etienne cuvée is made from Syrah grown on light schist soils on a granite base, under a temperate climate characterized by frequent winds and abundant sunshine.

How is Saint Etienne Gabriel Meffre Saint-Joseph AOP 2024 vinified and aged?

Sorting upon arrival, total destemming and treading. About three weeks of vat fermentation, followed by racking and malolactic fermentation. Aged in vats for ten months, then bottled and aged before release.

What is the tasting profile of Saint Etienne Gabriel Meffre Saint-Joseph AOP 2024?

Beautiful red color with purple highlights. Expressive nose dominated by aromas of ripe blackberry and black plum. The palate is full-bodied, round, and beautifully long. The perfectly smooth and balanced tannins blend harmoniously with a controlled freshness that extends the finish.

What dishes pair with Saint Etienne Gabriel Meffre Saint-Joseph AOP 2024?

Roast chicken with Herbes de Provence, Neapolitan pasta.

At what temperature should Saint Etienne Gabriel Meffre Saint-Joseph AOP 2024 be served?

Ideally served between 14 and 16°C, now or within 5 to 6 years of the vintage.