# St Joseph Les Parcelles Rouge (2023)

- **Producer:** Domaine Les Bruyères
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Syrah
- **Region:** Rhône, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Average price:** €22
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–17 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red cherry, black pepper, violet, red plum, black cherry, black plum, cedar, cloves, vanilla, leather, earth

## About this wine

Bruyère & David St Joseph Les Parcelles Rouge is a 2023 vintage wine from the Saint-Joseph AOC in the Northern Rhône Valley, France. It is made from 100% Syrah. The wine is a collaborative effort between Domaine Les Bruyères and David Reynaud. Domaine Les Bruyères, under David Reynaud's management since 2000, practices certified organic and biodynamic farming, aiming for wines produced in harmony with nature. The Saint-Joseph appellation is known for its Syrah wines, often grown on granite soils. The 'Les Parcelles' cuvée is noted for its aromatic and expressive profile.

## Interesting facts

- Grapes grown on steep granite slopes.
- Certified organic and biodynamic farming.
- Entirely destemmed grapes for vinification.
- A blend of demi-muid and concrete aging.

## Food pairing

The medium-plus body and firm tannins of this Syrah are well-suited to richer proteins, where the tannins can bind with the meat's proteins, softening both. The peppery and dark fruit notes can complement savory and earthy dishes, while the wine's structure can stand up to robust flavors.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Bruyère & David St Joseph Les Parcelles Rouge begins with manual harvesting and sorting of 100% destemmed Syrah grapes. Vinification occurs in concrete vats using gravity, with a maceration period of 28 to 32 days that includes punch-downs. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes 12 months of aging, with 70% in concrete vats and 30% in demi-muids. Domaine Les Bruyères adheres to certified organic and biodynamic farming practices.