In the glass
Aroma: black cherry, smoked olive, violet, herbs, pepper
Palate: concentrated dark fruit, mineral grip, firm tannins, spice, long finish
Cuilleron's flagship Saint-Joseph rouge from old Syrah vines on granite. A serious, concentrated Northern Rhone Syrah that showcases the Saint-Joseph appellation at its finest.
What it pairs with
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Lamb daube with herbs de Provence
Provencale lamb stew and concentrated Saint-Joseph Syrah are a natural pairing. -
Grilled sausage with lentils
Earthy lentils and smoked pork find resonance in the wine's mineral and herb character. -
Duck breast with olives and capers
The wine's olive notes echo the preparation while dark fruit matches duck.
History
L'Amarybelle is Cuilleron's prestige Saint-Joseph rouge from old vines on granite terraces in the northern part of the appellation. It showcases the serious red-wine potential of Saint-Joseph.
- 1993 — First vintage of L'Amarybelle as Cuilleron's flagship Saint-Joseph rouge
Facts
- Producer
- Yves Cuilleron
- Grapes
- Syrah (100%)
- Classification
- Saint-Joseph AOC
- Oak
- 14 months in used French oak barriques
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 25-40 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1993
- Organic
- ECOCERT