2021 Lionel Faury 'les Ribaudes' Saint-Joseph - Northern Rhône, FRANCE. 750ml
• Vines are located around the domaine, planted on steep slopes (up to 35%) facing south, south-east
• Hand harvested and 60 to 70% of grapes are de-stemmed
• Fermentation lasts 15 to 20 days
• Pump-overs occur twice daily
• Aged for 12 months in foudres (24 – 35 hl), demi-muids (600-L), barrels (228-L); only 10% new oak is used in the rotation of barrels
• The name Les Ribaudes is a nod to the hamlet of La Ribaudy from where the grapes are sourced
Winemaker: | Lionel Faury |
Vineyard: | Planted between 1976 and 2007, 6.4 ha |
Soil: | Granite |
Aging: | Aged for 12 months in foudres (24 – 35 hl), demi-muids (600-L), barrels (228-L); only 10% new oak is used in the rotation of barrels |
Farming: | Lutte Raisonnée |
Alcohol: | 12.5% |