Domaine Boissonnet, Serrieres - Northern Rhone
Producer: Domaine Boissonnet
Wine: 2023 IGP Collines Rhodaniennes Domaine Boissonnet
Varietals: 100% Syrah
Tasting Notes: This wine hails from a terroir closely related to that of Saint Joseph Rouge, capturing the signature character of the northern Rhône Valley. It showcases vibrant red fruit flavors and a refreshing profile that makes it especially enjoyable in its youth.
The nose bursts with vibrant dark fruit aromas—plum, black currant, and blueberry—intertwined with delicate floral notes of violet and lavender, as well as a touch of spice from sweet paprika and crushed white pepper.
On the palate, it offers a beautiful balance of ripe dark fruits with savory, meaty undertones. Subtle hints of black olives and cocoa powder emerge, imparted by the well-integrated oak. The finish is smooth, with velvety tannins and a lively acidity that contributes to its excellent structure and balance.
Food: Pair this with hearty dishes such as a Portobello mushroom burger, miso-roasted eggplant with tomatoes, Ratatouille, BBQ spiced ribs, Gouda cheese, or duck for an exceptional match.
Cellaring: Drink now or through 2025
DOMAINE BOISSONNET
Serrieres, Northern Rhone
The Boissonnet family has been in the town of Serrieres in the district of Ardeche since the 17th century. The family house and the underground cellars date back to the year 1600. The first cellar was restored by André Boissonnet, and the second cellar was found by accident in the 1990's by his son Frederic, who is the current winemaker.
The vineyard estate is located in the center of the village of Serrières in the north of the Rhone Valley. The XVII house hides vaulted cellars, restored with dedication, in which the Saint Joseph and Condrieu are aged. On the steep hillsides that peer down over the Rhone, the domaine manages 30 acres with full respect of the land and the control of yields (leaf thinning, green harvesting), achieving the perfect ripeness for ultimate quality.
Frederic uses both cellars as an ideal place for aging their production of Saint-Joseph and Condrieu. 1990 was an outstanding vintage as well as a turning point in the life of the domaine, which at the time was only comprised of five acres of red Saint Joseph: Frederic vinified his first cuvees as he took over the domaine that year. The domaine grew to 22 acres with Saint Joseph white in 1994 and Condrieu in 1995.
