Located in the Northern Rhône region of Saint Joseph near the town of Saint Désirat, you will find the humble farmer Jean-Pierre Monier.  His father had previously sold the grapes to the local cooperative, however the noticeable quality of the fruit his vines were producing was enough for him to start his own label. In 2008 Jean-Pierre combined his resources with Philippe Perréol in order to help meet the market demand for this tiny domaine. Together they have formed Domaine Monier-Perreol in addition to their individual labels.  He has long been in accordance with biodynamic calendar, minimal SO2 & intervention in his wine make process.  Les Serves is from a from a .55ha plot of granite & loess. This is the only wine aged with a small proportion of new oak.  The wine handles it well with cassis and plum and lavender on the nose, a lengthly finish of stones and tobacco; the wine is restrained and elegant.  Give this one a bit of time in the cellar before pulling the cork. 

Grape: Syrah (35 years)

Soil: Granite and Loess

Viticulture: Biodynamic