Planted on the slopes of St Jean de la Porte, in the heart of the Combe de Savoie region, this Mondeuse has an assertive character, with spicy, peppery notes. The tannins are virile and racy. A true Mondeuse!
Features
Estate
Domaine Jean Vullien
Cuvée
Mondeuse St Jean de la Porte
Vintage
2017
Designation
Savoie
Region
Savoie
Grape varieties
100% Mondeuse
Terroirs
clay-limestone soils
Viticulture
traditional and meticulous
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
destemming. Cold pre-fermentation for 72 hours. Maceration and fermentation at 28°C for 15-20 days with punching down and pumping over.
Breeding
in stainless steel tanks
Alcohol content
12,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
deep robe, burlat with mauve highlights
Nose
spicy with notes of violet, pepper, cocoa, raspberry, black cherry and blackcurrant
Mouth
fresh and racy
Serve
at 14-16°C
Drink from
2018
Drink before
2022
Food and wine pairing
goes very well with red meats, game and cheese.
Jean Vullien Estate
Savoie
Expert opinion
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated wine (2018 guide) 2**Stars (Vintage 2015) (Outstanding wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2019) Awarded wines (Wines from this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
Like many of their Fréterive colleagues, Jean's sons Olivier and David Vullien are both winegrowers and nurserymen. They farm 35 ha on the slopes of the Combe de Savoie, from Fréterive to Montmélian.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3/5
out of 3 reviews
Note and review by M. PIERRE T. Published on 30/12/2022
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Note and review by M. VIANNEY B. Published on 05/07/2019
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Note and review by M. MOUTON S. Published on 14/06/2018
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