The wines of Domaine Mouton is our latest discovery. We are pretty sure we are the only shop in the USA that carries these wines. A small family run Domaine based in Condrieu, they own some really nice vineyard plots and have a very talented winemaker. Buy these before they are discovered!
Appellation : IGP Rhodanian Hills
Rootstock :
Grape variety : 100% syrah
Type of soil :
Average age of vines : 4 to 35 years old
Vineyard :
Yield : 45 hl/ha
Prune :
Grape harvest : Manual at maturity in boxes
Winemaking :
Breeding : 1/3 in barrels, 2/3 in stainless steel vats
This too is beautifully expressive and perfumed with its airy and cool yet entirely ripe nose that is comprised of subtle wood surrounding the very pinot-like notes of red raspberry and cherry along with a hint of forest floor character. The mouthfeel is...
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