2023 Domaine Julien Cécillon Saint-Joseph "Babylone" , Rhône Valley, FranceABOUT THIS WINE Crafted from Syrah grapes grown on steep, granite laden slopes of Saint Joseph, "Babylone" showcases the best of this Northern Rhne appellation. Julien Ccillons approach in the 2022 vintage emphasizes freshness and finesse, with gentle fermentation and careful oak aging that preserves the wines natural fruit intensity and adds a subtle complexity. This wine is a harmonious reflection of terroir and varietal, capturing the essence of

10% Syrah and 5% Samsó

was established in 2010 and is currently under the passionate leadership of winemaker Gabrielle Montagne

Their Passetoutgrain

Dalla Valle

In addition to this expertise as a wine-grower

With a combination of instinct and serendipity

and Celsus

Perched on an exceptional site with incomparable views over the Gironde estuary

Jean-Hubert Delon purchased Château Nénin

bottling without fining or filtration in early spring after harvest

faces South

and their grapes range from small to large