By naming the cuvée in honour of the epic of Captain Ravoire in the Comtat Venaissin in 1593, Olivier Ravoire was keen to highlight the history of the Ravoire family. The wines are rooted in the most prestigious appellations in the Rhône Valley to bring you the very best this vineyard has to offer.
Presentation
Presentation
Oriflamme, the name of our Saint-Joseph vintage, is a tribute to the rank of knight banneret that was held by generations of knights in the Ravoire family.
The vintage is the result of a meticulous blend of grapes from the best plots in the appellation. This wine was created to offer a rich tasting experience to share and discover.
The vintage is the result of a meticulous blend of grapes from the best plots in the appellation. This wine was created to offer a rich tasting experience to share and discover.
Terroir
Slopes of granite terraces facing south-east.
In the vineyard
Average age of the vines : 40 years
Winemaking
Manual harvest at high maturity. 100% destemming. Slow fermentation in concrete vats. The maceration is long in order to extract the tannins.
Ageing
60% of wines are aged in French oak barrels, 10% of which are in new barrels.
Varietal
Syrah : 100%
Specifications
Winegrowing label : Agriculture conventionnelle
Residual Sugar : < 2 g/l
Advice
Serving
Ideal serving temperature : from 16°C to 18°C.
Tasting
Deep garnet red colour. The nose yields fragrances of cooked and very ripe dark fruits with smoky and mineral touches. Smoky pepper mouthfeel with dense tannins that deliver a pleasant long-lasting finish.
Reviews
"Ripe black cherries, scorched earth, licorice, and violet notes define the 2022 Saint Joseph Oriflamme, another ripe, nicely concentrated, balanced Saint Joseph in the vintage that has rock-solid purity, ripe tannins, and a great finish."
