Domaine Yves Cuilleron Saint Joseph 'Les Pierres Sèches' Syrah 2022

Domaine Yves Cuilleron Saint Joseph 'Les Pierres Sèches' Syrah is an elegant and expressive red wine from the northern Rhône Valley. Grown on granite soils, it presents a fresh, precise nose full of red and black berries, violet, and pepper spice. The palate is subtle and taut, bursting with pure fruit, fine-grained tannins, and a vibrant mineral finish. This wine captures the essence of Saint Joseph Syrah in its most graceful and balanced form.

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Type: Red Wine
Style: Medium-bodied, Elegant
Grape Varietal: Syrah
Tastes Like: Red and black berries, violet, black pepper, mineral
Alcohol Percentage: 13.5%
Closure: Cork
Size: 750mL
Appellation: AOC Saint-Joseph
Region: Rhône Valley, France
Terroir: Shallow granite soils on steep slopes
Aging: Aged in oak barrels
Serving Temperature: 16–18°C – Best decanted before serving

Domaine Yves Cuilleron is one of the most respected names in the northern Rhône, known for his precise and expressive Syrahs. 'Les Pierres Sèches' takes its name from the dry-stone terraces typical of Saint Joseph and showcases the varietal's purity and finesse. A benchmark wine that perfectly expresses its granitic origin and Cuilleron's elegant winemaking style.

Red Meat: Grilled lamb cutlets with rosemary or beef rump with peppercorn sauce.
Game: Duck breast with blackberry reduction or venison sausages.
Poultry: Chicken with olives and herbs or turkey in red wine sauce.
Vegetarian: Roasted capsicum and mushroom lasagne or lentil and walnut loaf.

Bleu d'Auvergne: Bold and creamy, accentuating the wine's spice.
Comté: Aged and nutty, matching the wine's savoury depth.
Saint-Nectaire: Earthy and mild, enhancing the wine's fruit.
Tomme de Montagne: Rustic and smooth, complementing the wine's minerality.

Poulet aux Olives et Herbes (Chicken with Olives and Herbs)

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken thighs
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 150g green olives
• 200mL white wine
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Fresh thyme and rosemary
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Brown chicken thighs in olive oil and set aside. Sauté onion and garlic until soft.
2. Return chicken to the pan, add olives, herbs, white wine, salt, and pepper.
3. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes until chicken is cooked and sauce is fragrant.
4. Serve hot with herbed potatoes and a glass of Domaine Yves Cuilleron Saint Joseph 'Les Pierres Sèches' Syrah.