Maison du Vin Featured Grower
Domain Mucyn
In 2001 and in their late thirties, Helene and Jean-Pierre Mucyn began their new life in the world of wine.
After studying wine in Beaune, they decided to set up in the North Rhone valley with their three daughters, in the heart of Crozes Hermitage Appellation.
Situation:
Cotes du Rhone Septentrionales.
Apellations:
Crozes-Hermitage Rouge
Crozes-Hermitage Blanc
Saint-Joseph Rouge
Saint-Joseph Blanc
Vin de Pays des Collines Rhodaniennes
Average Production:
20,000 bottles per year.
Grape Varieties:
80% Syrah
6% Marsanne
8% Roussanne
6% Gamay
Soil:
Granite Slopes
Calcareous Slopes
Glacio-fluvial alluvium with terraces bearing the rounded stones of the Rhone
Reference:
Restaurant Ducasse New York
Main Trading Partners:
USA, Luxembourg, United Kingdom and Switzerland
Training of the Vine:
Our grapes come exclusively from our vines trained in the respect of environment.We make the operations of de-budding, thinning out the leaves, green harvest to obtain the best maturity. We spread some organic fertilizer We do not use insecticide.
Domain:
Situated 300 metres from the Rhône, this former relay for boatmen is 250 years old. The boatmen slept in the house while the horses were in the stables.
White wine is cellared under the house, premium cellar for maturing wine in barrel. The winery has been installed in the old stable and renovated in the respect of the architectural style.
The granite stone walls are 500 mm thick, new roof well insulated, covered in traditional canal tiles.thus keeping temperatures constant.
Red vinfication:
Hand picking harvest.
De Stemming 100%
Long Maceration (2 or 3 weeks) with punching of the cap
Temperature control during the fermentation
Traditional maturing in barrel during one year
White vinfication:
Hand picking harvest.
Gently pressing
Racking of the must
Fermentation in barrel at 16 C maximum
Stirring of the lees
Malo-lactic fermentation in barrel
Maturing during one year in barrel
CROZES-HERMITAGE WHITE
Vintage 2004:
Great wine from single grape variety : Marsanne
Terroir : North of Crozes-Hermitage on south facing, calcareous slopes (silt)
Average age of the vines : 30 years
Yield : 45 hl/ha
Alcoholic fermentation in barrel at 16°C maximum for 3 to 4 weeks
Malo-lactic fermentation in barrel
Stirring of the lees
Matured during one year in barrel
Tasting:
Hand picking harvest.
Pale golden and limpid
Racking of the must
Floral perfume with nuances of hawthorn, acacia, nutty and fennel with toasted notes
Well balanced, fat, with a long finish
Can be enjoyed young but also be kept for a few years
Ideal with a starter or fresh water fish (trout, pike perch)
CROZES-HERMITAGE ROUGE
Vintage 2004:
Great wine from single grape variety : Syrah
Terroir : North of Crozes-Hermitage on granite slopes (silt)
Average age of the vines : 40 years
Yield : 35 hl/ha
Manual wine harvest
Maceration period: 3 weeks
Malo-lactic fermentation in barrel
Matured during one year in barrel
No fining, no filtering
Tasting:
Dark ruby robe with deep purple hues
Expressive and fruity nose, morello cherry with spicy notes and liquorice
Can be enjoyed young but also laid down for long periods.
SAINT-JOSEPH WHITE
Vintage 2004:
Grape variety : Roussanne
Terroir : Middle of Saint-Joseph on granite slopes
Average age of the vines : 15 years
Yield : 35 hl/ha
Manual wine harvest
Alcoholic fermentation in barrel at 16°C maximum for 3 to 4 weeks
Malo-lactic fermentation in barrel
Stirring of the lees
Matured during one year in barrel
Tasting:
Limpid and glossy yellow green
Bouquet of wild flowers, acacia and buttered almond with hints of apricots and plum
Rich and generous, with long lasting aromatic persistence
Can be enjoyed young, will also improve with age
Excellent as an appetiser or with grilled fish
SAINT-JOSEPH RED
Vintage 2004:
Great wine from single grape variety : Syrah
Terroir : Middle of Saint-Joseph on granite slopes
Very strong grape variety well adapted to this soil
Average age of the vines : 30 years
Yield : 35 hl/ha
Manual wine harvest
Long maceration (2 at 3 weeks) with punching of the cap
Malo-lactic fermentation in barrel
Matured for one year in barrel
No fining, no filtering
Tasting:
Deep bright colour with deep purple hues
Subtle perfume of blackcurrant and blackberry, which with age will take on the nuance of liquorice and cocoa
Finesse, with a harmonious and supple body. Very good and long finish
A general impression of finesse and elegance
Can be laid down for long periods but will be at its best after 4 or 5 years
To serve at 16C with game or quality red meats.
VIN DE PAYS DES COLLINES RHODANIENNES RED
Vintage 2004:
Grape variety : 60% Syrah 40% Gamay
Terroir: Granite slopes in Ardeche
Average age of the vines : 25 years
Yield : 40 hl/ha
Manual wine harvest
No fining, no filtering
Tasting:
Deep colour with purple tint
Intense nose, with notes of red fruits red grapefruit
Mouth is rich with delicate tannins and a pleasant finish
Concentrated elegant wine
Can be enjoyed young
Served with meat and soft cheese.
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