NATACHA CHAVE - Domaine Aleofane - Saint Joseph 2022
Domaine Aléofane is located in Mercurol, in the Rhône Valley. The domain belongs to Natacha Chave , a graduate in philosophy of language and specialist in animal metaphors for Nietzsche. Her parents made wine in Crozes-Hermitage, her brother took over the family estate and she chose to gain independence by purchasing her first plots in the Saint Joseph appellation area in 2004, and in Crozes-Hermitage in 2007. It does not use herbicides, insecticides or inputs during winemaking and the vineyard is certified in organic farming .
Saint-Joseph is made from manually harvested Syrah . Aging lasts 12 months in demi-muids (60%) and pieces (40%).
Grape variety: Syrah