Domaine Courbis : Les Royes 2023

Tasting notes and characteristics of Domaine Courbis Saint-Joseph "Les Royes" 2023

Tasting

Appearance
A deep garnet hue.

Nose
The bouquet offers great aromatic diversity, revealing scents of very ripe black fruits, accompanied by touches of violet, pepper and vanilla.

Palate
The palate proves complex, releasing flavours of blackberry and liquorice, all supported by a beautiful empyreumatic range.

Food and wine pairings

This red wine pairs perfectly with red meats, slow-cooked dishes or game. It also wonderfully accompanies a cut of beef, poultry in sauce, as well as cooked pressed cheeses or soft cheeses.

Serving and cellaring

The "Les Royes" 2023 cuvée is accessible from today, while also possessing good cellaring potential.

The expression of Syrah on the Saint-Joseph terroir by Domaine Courbis

The estate

Located in the Rhône Valley, the property draws on a family history that began in the 16th century. However, the creation of the specialised wine estate dates back to the mid-20th century. Today, brothers Laurent and Dominique Courbis run Domaine Courbis. The vineyard extends over more than 40 hectares, distinguished by its spectacular terroirs on steep slopes. The winegrowers cultivate the vines there with great precision, combining tradition and modernity to reveal all the complexity of their appellations.

The vineyard

The "Les Royes" plot, from which this wine of the Saint-Joseph appellation is produced, extends over 7.5 hectares within a picturesque valley. Located on the edge of Cornas, this terroir takes the form of a true amphitheatre facing due south. The vines grow on hillsides with steep slopes, benefiting from natural protection against the northern winds. The soils there are exclusively of clay-limestone nature.

Winemaking and aging

To craft the "Les Royes" 2023 cuvée, the harvest is carried out by hand in small crates, followed by strict sorting and complete destemming. Vinification takes place in temperature-controlled vats with a maceration of 25 to 30 days. After malolactic fermentation, the wine is transferred to barrels. Aging lasts 12 months in barrels, of which 25% are new oak, complemented by barrels of one to three wines. Finally, the wine rests for 3 months in stainless steel vats before bottling.

Grape variety

Syrah (100%)