2017 Les Vins de Vienne Saint-Peray

A collaboration by the Rhone Valleys' most established names, Les Vins de Vienne is a partnership of Yves Cuilleron, Francois Villard, and Pierre Gaillard. Three superstars, Syrah-specialist vignerons in the Rhône. 

Beginning at Rhone's northernmost point in 1996, this trio purchased and rejuvenated the old terroir of the vineyard of Seyssuel, located on the left bank, north of Cote-Rotie. It was Gaillard's readings of historic writers that led him to Seyssuel, home to famed wines during the Roman era, the Middle Ages, and the 19th century. The wines of Le Vins de Vienne are typical of Northern Rhone terroir that are guaranteed to over-deliver. You won't find Village level Northern Rhone, at a better price!  

When Cuilleron first visited Seyssuel, he looked up at the rising slopes and noted their exposure to the sun. As the vigneron and proprietor at Cave Yves Cuilleron, Yves remains committed to the entire process from vine-planting to bottling, controlling every aspect of his wines. Practicing "viticulture reasonable", he aims to "produce the best possible grapes" to make "100% homemade wines" both at his own estate and at Les Vins de Vienne.

The wines of Les Vins de Vienne are adored by the Michelin acclaimed chef Patrick Henriroux and have been on the wine list of his restaurant, La Pyramide, one of Vienne’s legendary restaurants, since 2000. 

Aging: 9 months on lees in large barrels and concrete tanks.

White Wine. 

80% Marsanne, and 20% Roussanne.

Bright, with green almond, melon, and yellow apple fruit flavors that glide through, kissed with chamomile and verbena notes on the alluring finish. Marsanne and Roussanne. Drink now through 2021. 830 cases made, 300 cases imported. ~91 Wine Spectator

Light, brilliant yellow. Aromas of ripe peach, pear, and tangerine, along with subtle floral nuance. Smooth and broad on the palate, offering juicy orchard and pit fruit flavors and a hint of spicy white pepper. Clings with very good persistence, leaving behind a suggestion of honeysuckle. ~90 Vinous Media

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