Domaine Yves Cuilleron Saint Joseph 'Les Serines' Syrah 2022

Domaine Yves Cuilleron Saint Joseph 'Les Serines' Syrah is a refined red wine from Saint Joseph in the Northern Rhône, France. This wine presents a fresh, precise, and fruity nose, leading to a palate that is both subtle and taut. Bursting with energy and finesse, it exemplifies the purity and expression of Syrah grown in the region’s schist and granite-rich soils.

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Type: Red Wine
Style: Medium-bodied, Elegant
Grape Varietal: Syrah
Tastes Like: Red fruits, fresh herbs, mineral notes
Alcohol Percentage: 13%
Closure: Cork
Size: 750mL
Appellation: Saint Joseph AOC
Region: Northern Rhône, France
Terroir: Granite and schist soils on steep slopes
Aging: Aged in French oak barrels
Serving Temperature: 16–18°C – Best served at room temperature

Yves Cuilleron is a highly respected winemaker in the Northern Rhône, known for producing wines of clarity, balance, and terroir expression. 'Les Serines' is a special cuvée named after an old local clone of Syrah, sourced from select hillside plots. This wine highlights the vibrancy and complexity of Saint Joseph's finest vineyards.

Beef: Chargrilled sirloin or beef stew with root vegetables.
Lamb: Lamb cutlets with rosemary and garlic or lamb tagine.
Game: Grilled pigeon or duck with red wine glaze.
Vegetarian: Ratatouille or eggplant parmigiana.

Ossau-Iraty: Nutty and smooth, complementing the wine's structure.
Saint-Nectaire: Creamy and earthy, balancing minerality.
Bleu d'Auvergne: Intense and spicy, pairing well with the wine's fruit depth.
Cantal: Firm and savoury, enhancing the wine's elegance.

Caillette de la Drôme (Herb Pork Terrine)

Ingredients:

• 500g pork shoulder, finely chopped
• 200g spinach or Swiss chard, blanched and chopped
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp breadcrumbs
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Caul fat (optional, for wrapping)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Mix pork, greens, onion, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, thyme, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
2. Shape into balls or mini loaves and wrap with caul fat if using.
3. Place in a baking dish and roast for 35–40 minutes until golden and cooked through.
4. Serve warm or at room temperature with crusty bread and a glass of Domaine Yves Cuilleron Saint Joseph 'Les Serines'.