LES ALEXANDRINS
Syrah-Viognier
2016
About this winery
"Domaine & Maison Les Alexandrins" came into being with the collaboration of three figures of the Northern Rhone Valley: Nicolas Jaboulet, 6th generation of a winegrowing family in Tain l’Hermitage since 1834, Guillaume Sorrel, son of Marc Sorrel of Domaine Sorrel in Hermitage, and Alexandre Caso, specialist in the terroirs of the Northern Rhone. They came together in 2012 when Nicolas Jaboulet (head of Maison Nicolas Perrin founded in 2007) and Guillaume Sorrel along with Alexandre Caso (who...
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Production notes
The grapes are cold-macerated before fermenting to develop the fruit. Maceration and fermentation for a fortnight with pumping over the first few days and then pumping down towards the end. Part of the wine is aged for 5-6 months in stainless steel tanks. This type of tank helps keep the freshness and fruit. The other part is aged in oak tanks for the same amount of time to help extract the tannins.
Tasting notes
This 2016 is fruity and structured, with aromas of blackcurrants and spices. The mouth is fresh and lively. The tannins are melted and round. The balance alcohol-acidity reveals the perfect harmony of this wine. The roundness and finesse of the Viognier blends perfectly with the power and structure of the Syrah.