The 2021 PX#1 was produced in a clean and fruit-driven style from Pedro Ximénez grapes from Limarí on limestone soils. It's juicy, with the chalky austerity in the mouthfeel, and has a long, clean and dry finish
The domaine farms ten acres in this high elevation appellation just southwest of Morgon. The vines are all head-pruned (as are all of the domaine's Gamay), average 50 years and grow on a steep, south-facing hillside of sandy granitic soil. The grapes are de-stemmed but not crushed, and ferments are spontaneous. The élevage is a relatively short one of six or so months in concrete vats, making for an especially exuberant wine of crisp red berry fruit. Production averages 1,670 cases.
-Importer notes
The wines of Domaine Mouton is our latest discovery. We are pretty sure we are the only shop in the USA that carries these wines. A small family run Domaine based in Condrieu, they own some really nice vineyard plots and have a very talented winemaker. Buy these before they are discovered!
Appellation : IGP Rhodanian Hills
Rootstock :
Grape variety : 100% syrah
Type of soil :
Average age of vines : 4 to 35 years old
Vineyard :
Yield : 45 hl/ha
Prune :
Grape harvest : Manual at maturity in boxes
Winemaking :
Breeding : 1/3 in barrels, 2/3 in stainless steel vats