Stephane Vedeau - Hermitage J. Boutin Arena Mica 2012

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Stéphane Vedeau, of Clos Bellane fame, is the owner and winemaker of J. Boutin. Named after his mother Jeannine Boutin, Stéphane works tiny parcels from some of the finest sites in the Northern Rhône. From the granite-laden Larnage section of Crozes-Hermitage to Le Méal in Hermitage and Côte Blonde in Côte-Rôtie, these are all old vine (50-60 years old on average) vineyards that that convey their noble terroir clearly and resonantly. The winemaking at J. Boutin follows the same philosophy of his other property; the grapes are hand-harvested, go through a gentle press with some whole cluster depending on the vintage, followed by an indigenous yeast fermentation. The cellar is gravity fed and the wines are aged in a mix of stainless steel and larger oak barrels. All wines are bottled unfined and unfiltered. Stéphane is a perfectionist at heart, and working these granite slopes is part of his lifelong dedication to making wines of purity and grace.

Opaque ruby. Deeply pitched black and blue fruit aromas are enlivened by a peppery note and zesty minerality. Sappy and expansive on the palate, offering ripe blackcurrant, cherry and spicecake flavors and a jolt of cracked pepper. A smoked meat note builds with air and carries through a long, spicy, youthfully tannic finish. Definitely give this youngster some rest or at least some air if you insist on drinking it any time soon. (Drink between 2018-2032)

 

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Producer	Stephane Vedeau
Country	France
Region	Rhone Valley
Subregion	Hermitage
Varietal	Syrah
Vintage	2012
Sku	10479
Size	750ml