Saint Sylvestre

Until then in partnership with Frédéric Pourtalier, the 8 hectares of vineyards that Vincent owned were made available to the Montcalmès estate. From the 2011 vintage onwards, the Saint Sylvestre estate began producing its own wines. With experience already gained at Mas Jullien, he quickly achieved great success. The Saint Sylvestre terroir spreads across 3 parcels in the middle of the woods, forming a mosaic of soils ranging from limestone to red clays and sands. The range of grape varieties cultivated is as follows: Syrah / Grenache / Mourvèdre for red Languedoc and Chardonnay / Marsanne / Roussanne and Viognier for the 2 white Languedocs. The altitude of over 320 m provides a very significant temperature contrast between the coolness of the nights and the heat of the day. In the vineyard, the work is manual, with severe pruning and green harvesting, notably to limit yields to around 20 hl / ha, and in the cellar, the wines are aged 24 months in wood, to be perfectly refined. In red, the Saint Sylvestre red cuvée is a blend of Syrah (70%), Grenache (20%) and Mourvèdre (10%), from hillsides of rolled pebbles, with a south-east exposure. Explosive, the nose reveals powerful aromas of blackcurrant and wild blackberry, on a gentle mentholated freshness, and notes of garrigue and spices. Straight and powerful, the palate is very balanced, with a silky touch and fine, elegant tannins. The white Coup de calcaire cuvée from Saint Sylvestre comes from an interesting blend of 90% Chardonnay, 5% Marsanne and 5% Roussanne. With the vines spread across lacustrine limestone, the name was obvious. Aging takes place in Burgundian barrels for 1 year, and the nose is very intense and fragrant, with very fresh white fruits (pear, white peach) and infusion aromas accompanied by well-marked iodized notes. The palate, with a frank attack and beautiful ample body, delivers formidable energy. The wine's balance is perfect, concluding with a tense and very mineral finish. Finally, the Saint Sylvestre white comes from a blend in the style of Northern Rhône wines: 45% Marsanne, 45% Roussanne and 10% Viognier. The complexity of the nose is astonishing, and precise on white fruits such as quince and peach, with floral and infusion notes. A subtle oakiness adds even more complexity to the whole. The palate is very fleshy with an unctuous and tight touch, and a marked acidity that supports the fruit's indulgence. The finish is marked by beautiful bitters and a delicate toasted flavor. It can be enjoyed in its early years or left to reveal evolved notes over time. In summary, St Sylvestre is a young estate that is already making a name for itself, and is taking its place alongside the greatest names of Languedoc.

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