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Domaine des Amphores, "Les 7 Lieux" 2022, Saint Joseph

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Domaine des Amphores, "Les 7 Lieux" 2022, Saint Joseph

£26.55 when you mix any 6+ bottles
£29.50 Single Bottle
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Les 7 Lieux is the premier cuvée of Saint-Joseph from biodynamic producer Domaine des Amphores. It's a blend of seven parcels each with different terroir. The vines range in age from young to old (5 to 45 years).

It is a powerful, juicy Saint Joseph from Syrah grown in the Northern Rhone Valley. 50% of this wine has been matured for 10 months in large barrels. The result is a deep dark Syrah with a great aging potential of upto 20 years. It shows enticing aromas of violets, raspberries, elderberries, blackcurrants, with a menthol note on the finish. 

Pair with the finer cuts of lamb or beef, or rich noodle soups like tonkatsu ramen.

Quick Info

Bottle Size: 75cl
ABV: 13
Desognation: AOC Saint Joseph
BIN: BTL-0506
Current Stock: 27
Style: Red
Organic: Yes
Vegetarian: Yes
Vegan: Yes

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Rhône Valley, France

The Rhône Valley has been a hub of wine culture since ancient times. Viticulture arrived with the Greeks in the 4th century BC. But it was the Romans who really established the vineyards and reputation of the area using the Rhône as their highway through France.

The region's wines are known for their richness, depth, and complexity, and their ability to age beautifully. They many illustrious villages including Chateauneuf du Pape and Côte-Rôtie.

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Syrah/Shiraz

A red grape variety that is widely planted around the world, particularly in southern France, South Africa and Australia. Typically wines are full-bodied and deeply coloured.

Generally called Syrah in the old world, or Shiraz in the new. It produces wines which are typically high in tannins and acidity, and can exhibit a range of flavors and aromas, including blackberry, black pepper, smoke, and leather.

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Véronique and Philippe Grenier, Domaine des Amphores

In 1992, Véronique and Philippe Grenier took over the uninhabited buildings belonging to Philippe's grandfather. They owned 0.50 ha of vines and leased a further 3 ha. Since when they have been gradually planting vines.

From the moment they started, the goal was to work organically. Since 2016 they have also been certified biodynamic.