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Hervé Souhaut owns vineyards of old and ancient vines—between 50 to 100 years-old—just opposite the storied hills of Hermitage in Saint Joseph, one of the finest areas for wine production on the planet. The winery is underneath the 16th century “les romaneaux” fortified farm.
Souhaut, who has a cult-like following, works with entirely whole grape bunches and semi-carbonic maceration. Unlike the storied wines of the Northern Rhone that are made with much more extraction of tannin, Hervé prefers to make a wine that is drinkable right away. But with such a fantastic level of purity and acidity, they have incredible potential to evolve into one of the most spectacular natural wines in existence! |
| | | 2014 Herve Souhaut Souteronne $32 bottle
Gamay
3000 bottles made
Nearly purple in the glass with a garnet rim. The nose is an enticing array of strawberry, black cherry, plum, fig paste, smoky herbs and pounded stones. Buoyant black fruit dominates the palate and is followed by pretty red berry tones, and smoky minerality that is framed by a judicious note of wood. This is an elegant and dynamic old vines Gamay. |
| | 2014 Herve Souhaut Syrah $35 bottle
Syrah
3000 bottles made
Violets, bacon fat, black cherry all interplay on the nose. Deep black cherry and juicy plum flavors meshed with candied violets and cool strawberry flavors on the palate. The moderate tannins highlight the fruity components on the finish. Pairing: Ideal with squab, Cornish game hen, roasted chicken or roast pork, grilled beef or lamb. |
| | 2014 Herve Souhaut Romaneaux-Destezet Blanc $35 bottle
70% Viognier, 30% Roussanne
4000 bottles made
Golden straw in the glass with lovely scents of white flowers, tropical fruit, wet stones and notes of oak. The palate is supple with loads of pear and fig flavors that are backed by elegant mineral notes. Moderate acidity, apple preserves and a warm note of oak lingers on the finish. Pairing: Seared sea scallops, lobster, stewed fish dishes, creamy chicken and pasta dishes, roasted vegetables, hearty garden salads. |
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