Domaine Jolivet - Saint-Joseph - L'instinct rouge 2023

Keywords : Terroir / Rich / Complex

The wine : L’Instinct is a superb Saint-Joseph red wine made from old Syrah vines growing on granite soils. Thanks to his winemaking skills, Bastien Jolivet offers us here a great terroir wine, intense and expressive, developing juicy notes of black fruits (cherry, blackberry), violet, spices (pepper, cocoa), and graphite. On the palate, the texture is velvety, fleshy, and supported by precise, silky tannins. The balance between power and elegance is remarkable, offering a wine that is both generous and refined. Discover this real favorite with great aging potential, which will pair beautifully with red meats and poultry.

Volume : 75cl

Type : Red wine

Grape variety : 100% Syrah

AOC : Saint Joseph

Aging potential : Ready to drink now and can be kept until 2035

Serving temperature : 16-18°C

The estate : Located in Saint-Jean-de-Muzols in the northern Rhône Valley, the Domaine Jolivet produces wines of remarkable elegance. Since 2014, Bastien Jolivet has taken over the estate and produces terroir-driven, deep and complex red and white Saint-Joseph wines. Located on south and southeast-facing granite hillsides, the estate's 11 hectares of vines are cultivated using organic farming methods (not certified), while the aging process takes place in demi-muids and aims to preserve the purity of the fruit. Harvesting is done by hand, and vinification uses indigenous yeasts. The estate's cuvées are a must-discover for all connoisseurs of fine Rhône Valley wines.