Red

Asiaticus

Pierre Gaillard · Rhône Valley, France

Syrah

Asiaticus

Expresses both strength and elegance with good balance

Specifications
VinificationHandpicked harvest, sorting of healthy and well-ripened grapes. Total destemming. Cold fermentation before maceration, alcoholic fermentation at 35°C. Maceration following fermentation at 30°C. Malolactic fermentation in barrels. Cap-punching, pumping over and release techniques help to thoroughly extract the aromas and the tannins associated with the terroir of Seyssuel.
Élevage18 months in fine oak from Allier and Nevers. Barrels: 50% new with oxygen added every 4 months.
Vineyard SoilSlope facing southwest, schist
Tasting NotesThe special character of this terroir is well reflected by this wine. It expresses both strength and elegance with good balance. It can be consumed in its youth, but also after 10-15 years of aging.

Expresses both strength and elegance with good balance. Consumable young or after 10-15 years aging.

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