{"product_id":"silice-saint-joseph-domaine-pierre-et-jerome-coursodon","title":"Silice Saint Joseph Domaine Pierre et Jérôme Coursodon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDomaine Pierre et Jérôme Coursodon Saint-Joseph Silice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a classically styled Northern Rhône Syrah from the steep granitic hillsides of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaint-Joseph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The current \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024 vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is produced from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Syrah\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e grown on granite and schist soils, then matured for approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 months in French oak barrels and demi-muids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Bottled at approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13.5% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it delivers blackberry, cassis, dark cherry, violet, black pepper, spice, and mineral notes with fine tannins, impressive freshness, and the savory character associated with traditional Saint-Joseph.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDomaine Pierre et Jérôme Coursodon is based in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMauves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the historic villages at the heart of the Saint-Joseph appellation in France’s Northern Rhône Valley. The Coursodon family has cultivated vines in the region for generations, with Jérôme Coursodon representing the family’s fifth generation of winegrowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit for Silice comes from hillside parcels within the traditional Saint-Joseph sector, where Syrah grows on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egranite and schist-derived soils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. These steep, rocky vineyards naturally provide excellent drainage and help produce Syrah with concentration, freshness, floral aromatics, peppery spice, and a distinctive mineral edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024 Silice is 100% Syrah\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Grapes are harvested and carefully sorted before entering the cellar, where the fruit is destemmed and undergoes a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecold pre-fermentation maceration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to encourage aromatic and color extraction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFermentation takes place in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eopen vats for approximately 15–18 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with regular pigeage, or punch-downs, used to gently extract color, tannin, and flavor from the skins. This traditional approach allows the wine to develop structure while preserving the freshness and aromatic purity of Syrah.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing fermentation, Silice is matured for approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 months in French oak barrels and demi-muids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The use of both traditional barrels and larger-format oak provides texture and subtle spice without overwhelming the wine’s fruit, floral character, and granite-driven minerality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the glass, the wine displays a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edeep ruby-red color with violet reflections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The nose opens with ripe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblackberry, cassis, dark cherry, and raspberry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, followed by classic Northern Rhône notes of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eviolet, cracked black pepper, spice, and subtle wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palate is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emedium-to-full-bodied, pure, and elegantly structured\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with concentrated black fruit carried by lively acidity and fine-grained tannins. Blackberry and cassis are joined by cherry, pepper, violet, savory spice, and a persistent mineral quality that gives the wine freshness and definition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe finish is long and refined, carrying \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edark berries, pepper, spice, violet, and stony minerality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The tannins remain fine rather than aggressive, giving Silice enough approachability to enjoy relatively young while retaining the structure needed for further bottle development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDomaine Coursodon Saint-Joseph Silice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e particularly compelling is the combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Northern Rhône Syrah, steep granite and schist vineyards, traditional open-vat fermentation, restrained French-oak aging, and the historic Mauves terroir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It captures the essential qualities of Saint-Joseph—dark fruit, flowers, pepper, freshness, and mineral tension—without relying on excessive extraction or oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024 vintage received 91–93 points from Jeb Dunnuck and 90–92 points from Vinous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuide Hachette des Vins awarded it two stars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, identifying it as a particularly successful expression of the vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe at approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60–64°F \/ 16–18°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Young bottles can benefit from around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30–60 minutes of air\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before serving. Pair with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eroast chicken, duck, lamb chops, grilled beef, sausages, game, mushroom dishes, charcuterie, or aged cheeses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Domaine Pierre et Jérôme Coursodon Saint-Joseph Silice?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorthern Rhône red wine made from 100% Syrah\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e grown in the Saint-Joseph appellation. Silice is one of Domaine Coursodon’s signature expressions, emphasizing dark fruit, pepper, floral aromatics, fine tannins, and granite-driven minerality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat are the key specs of Coursodon Silice 2024?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024 vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Syrah\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, bottled at approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13.5% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and grown on granite and schist soils. It is matured for approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 months in French oak barrels and demi-muids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat flavors characterize Saint-Joseph Silice?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblackberry, cassis, dark cherry, raspberry, violet, black pepper, savory spice, subtle oak, and mineral notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, supported by fresh acidity and fine, polished tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow is Domaine Coursodon Silice made?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Syrah is destemmed and given a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecold pre-fermentation maceration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, followed by approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15–18 days of fermentation in open vats with regular punch-downs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The wine then matures for about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 months in oak barrels and demi-muids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes Domaine Coursodon Saint-Joseph Silice special?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts distinction comes from the combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eold-established Saint-Joseph terroir around Mauves, steep granite and schist slopes, 100% Syrah, traditional vinification, restrained oak maturation, and Coursodon’s multi-generational experience in the appellation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The result is a refined Northern Rhône Syrah balancing ripe black fruit with violet, pepper, mineral freshness, and elegant tannic structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skurnik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67524760535288,"sku":"80405","price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0352\/3140\/0072\/files\/F1775_2019NM_c.png?v=1790465339","url":"https:\/\/thebourboncentral.com\/products\/silice-saint-joseph-domaine-pierre-et-jerome-coursodon","provider":"Bourbon Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}