La Ferme des Sept Lunes, 2022 Syrah, Vin de Pays

$482.40 / 12-bottle case 

Syrah picked from the north side of the commune of Bogy, just outside the appellation, neighbouring the Glou parcel. Wonderfully aromatic, pure-fruited and supple this year.

Hand-harvested Syrah picked from the north side of the commune of Bogy. A cooler site, requiring patience to await ripening! 2/3 destemmed, 1/3 whole cluster carbonic fermentation. Aged in tank for 8 months. No added sulphur. 

About the producer

The latest of three generations on the same farm, Jean Delobre converted to organic and biodynamic agriculture in 1997 and only uses sulphur in his wines when it's absolutely unavoidable. The vineyards in the upper part of St.Joseph have a south-eastern exposure, the altitude bringing freshness to the wines. The climate has been tending to Mediterranean in recent year, with wind coming from the north.

10 hectares, organic & biodynamic

Le Ferme des Sept Lunes is a 10-hectare farm perched in one of the highest areas of St Joseph. Visiting involves a tortuous 350m road-climb from the valley floor. The hair-pins are not for the faint-hearted.

The wines all show great freshness and purity, the whites all have texture and tension, the reds with depth, aromatics and a fantastic juiciness.