2021 Aurélien Chatagnier, Saint-Joseph "Zélée", Rhône Valley, FranceABOUT THIS WINE The 2021 Saint Joseph "Zle" is crafted from 100% Syrah grown in the Saint Joseph appellation of the northern Rhne, where the vineyards steep, granitic soils and cool climate produce wines with both power and finesse. The grapes are hand harvested and undergo a traditional fermentation process with natural yeasts. The wine is aged for around 12 months in a mix of stainless steel and French oak barrels, which enhances the wines

The Cabernet Sauvignon shines with its refined fruity notes (blackberry

the alcohol is removed using a process that respects the aromas and flavors of the wine

After its native fermentation commenced

this is a frizzante style rosé of Grignolino

The wines age in barrel for 18 months before bottling

pneumatic press

Manual harvest with a selection of the grapes

We’ve been watching the development at Rumpf for the past five vintages with an especially close eye

with 15% being new oak from Jupille Surdyk's

Morgon is the largest of the Beaujolais crus

After hand-harvest

bottling end of June