Made from organically farmed Syrah grapes grown in the gravelly soils of Saint-Joseph, this Syrah is like a dictionary reference of what Northern Rhône Syrah can taste like. Violets, olive tapenade, purple fruit, lines of peppery notes, a savoury meaty sort of mode and then fine tannins, this is instantly spicy and savoury but also proper lively and juicy too.

Cave Julien Cecillon was founded in 2011 by Julien and his now wife, Nancy Kerschen. Julien grew up in Tournon-sur-Rhône which is a small village opposite the famous hill of Hermitage. He was surrounded in his youth by great wine and iconic producers such as his cousin Bernard Faurie and uncle Jean-Louis Grippat. It was at a very young age that he caught the wine bug, and who can blame him? As soon as possible, Julien took the opportunity to roam the globe, learning everything he could. It was during these years working in America that he met Nancy. Respecting the unique environment of each appellation, the estate applies sustainable grape-growing techniques in the vineyard to achieve the best expression of terroir in every bottle. Based on their collective experiences, they blend modern techniques with old-world traditions and growing methods to achieve well-structured, graceful, food-friendly wines.