Gouye Saint Joseph Vieille Vigne Rouge

In such an extended appellation of origin as Saint-Joseph in the Northern Rhône, it is important to focus on the best villages and vineyards in the region, in particular those on the steep slopes above the river, such as Saint-Jean-de-Muzols. High above this village, Philippe Desbos, a third-generation vigneron, grows Syrah vines of great age, in some cases reaching 70 years old. Here the wines are made without "make-up" or modern gimmicks, just as they were in the past. His wines "mirror" old-fashioned, minimalist practices with an emphasis on sustainable viticulture and horse-drawn plowing. Everything is done by hand or foot (in the case of grape stomping) in a completely traditional way. The altitude of the vineyard ensures that Vieilles Vignes Rouge has this fantastic freshness that, combined with the outward-looking aromatic character and the subtle-concise style from the granitic soils, show what a wonderfully hidden secret Saint-Joseph is for Syrah lovers.