Julien Pilon is a winemaker located in the Northern Rhône, near Condrieu. He studied winemaking and worked with people like Yves Cuilleron, Mas Amiel and Pierre-Jean Villa, and finally started his own project from scratch, making his first vintage in 2010 in his parent's garage. Step by step, he built his own brand, up to the point of purchasing his own cellar in the summer of 2020. Julien Pilon's estate is a modest 5 hectares, the rest of the production is sourced from his neighbors.
Presentation
Presentation
An imaginary animal, the Dahu has 2 side legs that are shorter than the other 2. This anatomical trait gives it a perfect balance for frolicking on our steep slopes. Having never been able to meet him, we imagined a wine. 2 hills, 2 terroirs, 2 grape varieties, 2 friends, 600 km of distance for a single wine, original and unique.
Terroir
Clay-limestone soil and pebbles for the Tannat and granite sand for the Syrah.
In the vineyard
With his friend, Simon Forgue, winemaker in Jurançon, they wanted to combine the two red grape varieties of their respective regions:
• Tannat from south-east facing hillsides in the town of Madiran,
• Syrah from plateaus of the commune of Condrieu.
• Tannat from south-east facing hillsides in the town of Madiran,
• Syrah from plateaus of the commune of Condrieu.
Winemaking
Plots harvested manually. Vinification in stainless steel vats. Maceration three weeks.
Ageing in terracotta jar for Tannat.
Ageing in terracotta jar for Tannat.
Ageing
500L barrel for Syrah.
Varietals
Syrah : 50%
Tannat : 50%
Tannat : 50%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 13,5 % vol.
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Serving
16°C/61°F
Ageing potential
2 to 3 years
Tasting
Very good match between the fine fruit of the Syrah and the fine structure of the Tannat.
Food pairings
Aperitive, red meat, cheese.
