Tasting note
The name refers to the drystone walls in this part of the Rhône and this lean, restrained Syrah has a certain drystone quality, except that, like the walls, it has soaked up all that sunshine, so although they are subtle, flavours of blueberry, violet and pepper come up through the cracks.
Vinification
The grapes are harvested manually. The sorting, crushing and partial destalking was carried out in the cellars. fermentation in open tanks for about 3 weeks at temperature controlled. Malolactic fermentation in barrels, with natural yeasts. Ageing: 18 months in barrels.
Food Match
Peppered beef with mushrooms and glazed onions or a simple filet mignon with green peppercorn cream sauce. Even less spicy dishes such as roast leg of lamb with mustard and red wine sauce. Otherwise the traditional pairing would be venison or game.