Clusel-Roch Côtes du Rhône Les Vergers

100% Serine (an old clone of Syrah) from a part of lieu-dit Le Plomb that is just outside the Côte-Rôtie appellation. The parcels are between 10 and 20 years old. 2/3 of the fruit is destemmed, 1/3 vinified in whole bunches. Fermented spontaneously in stainless steel tanks. Aged in predominantly old 600-liter demi-muids for 10 months. 13% alcohol. Quite translucent and slightly dull dark ruby-red color. The nose feels juicy and sweetly-fruited with aromas of ripe black raspberries and dark …