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The Domaine Courbis Saint Joseph Les Royes is a northern Rhône red wine made from 100% handpicked Syrah grapes. Matured in oak, of which 20% was new, for a period of 16 months before bottling Les Royes displays ripe cassis aromas combined with seductive smoky, toasty undertones. Smooth, silky and concentrated on the palate with fine tannins and harmonious balance through to a long, persistent finish.
Domaine Courbis dates from the 16th century and has been handed down from father to son since the start of the 20th century. Now under the dynamic partnership of two brothers: Laurent, who is responsible for winemaking, and Dominique who looks after the vineyard. The vineyard currently extends to 35...
The Northern Rhône has a continental climate with harsh winters but warm summers. Its climate is influenced by the mistral wind, which brings colder air from the Massif Central. Consequently, the Northern Rhône is somewhat cooler than the Southern Rhône, which means that the mix of planted grape varieties and...
The name Syrah is derived from Shiraz (the grape name adopted by Australia) and is a black grape variety that makes dark, spicy red wines in many countries. The wines from this grape variety can generally be categorised into two basic styles: the classical French style (often referred to as...
