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Domaine Saint Cyr

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Type

Red Wine

Appellation

Moulin-a-Vent

Variety

100% Gamay

Viticulture

Vineyard name

From a small parcel of “classé cru” next to “La Bruyère” vinified separately in exceptional years

Soil type

Alluvial granite soil

Vine age30 years

ExpositionSouthwest exposure

Vinification

Cold carbonic maceration for 15 days; alcoholic fermentation with native yeast beginning on day 11; natural malolactic fermentation. Minimal sulfites added at bottling

Elevage50% is aged in old oak barrels for 10 months

Harvest typeHand Harvested

Fining/FilteringUnfiltered

More about
the producer

Domaine Saint Cyr

Founded in 1963

27 hectares

Raphael Saint-Cyr is the fourth generation vigneron at the Domaine Saint-Cyr, which was created by his great-grandfather, Pierre Saint-Cyr. The estate is located in Anse, found at the southern edge of the Beaujolais. When Raphael took over the winemaking in 2008, he let go of a large portion of Beaujolais vines around the winery and acquired vines further north in the crus of Morgon, Regnié, Chénas, and Moulin-à-Vent. Having seen his grandfather and uncle get sick from the chemicals used to treat their vines, Raphael was immediately convinced to convert the entire 23 hectare domaine to certified organic viticulture, making Domaine Saint Cyr one of the largest organic domaines in the Beaujolais.

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