2016 Saint Joseph Sainte Epine Domaine Michelas St Jemms (Bottle - 1/75cl)

The Saint-Joseph Sainte Épine red vines are around 30 years of age, and grapes are hand-picked, respecting traditional methods. Saint-Joseph then undergoes vinification by plot, in barrels and truncated cone vats. The wine is matured for a year in the same containers.
The soil is composed of weathered granite, and the vines on the terroir of Saint-Joseph appellation draw their minerals from deep down in the earth. Grape quality here is enhanced thanks to the South-facing terraces the vines are planted on. The Syrah of Saint-Joseph, is distinguished by a freshness and elegance which reveals itself on the palate through pleasant aromas of red fruit, such as blackcurrant, liquorice and pepper, after being kept for several years.