Domaine Courbis, Saint-Péray Le Tram, Rhône, France, 2021

Overview of the Wine
The origins of the Courbis family estate date back to the 16th century. More recently, the brothers Dominique and Laurent Courbis have succeeded their father, Maurice, who was the mayor of Chateaubourg, their hometown.

All the grapes are harvested by hand and yields are kept to an average of 30 hl/ha. The fruit is 100% destemmed and the maceration period for the Syrahs lasts between two and three weeks. The wines mature in oak casks which are new or up to three years old. The red wines are fined with egg whites but not filtered and are bottled between two and three years of the harvest.

The wines of the Courbis estate are some of the most compelling examples of St. Joseph and Cornas being made today. The Courbis brothers have combined their long family experience with a modern style and this has earned them international recognition. Robert Parker sums it up in his book on Rhone wines: “Courbis is a name to watch in the Northern Rhone.” Courbis wines regularly receive rave reviews in Wine Spectator, International Wine Cellar, The Wine Advocate and Revue du Vin de France.

Grapes/Blend
50% Marsanne, 50% Roussane

Origin
Rhône, France

Tasting Notes
Of equal constitution, the two twins Marsanne and Roussane find a light harmony in the blend of the cuvée Le Tram. Planted near the village of Saint Péray, the heart of the vineyard that makes up the vintage is at the foot of the hillside.

Its bright color expresses olfactory aromas close to notes of white-fleshed fruits and citrus fruits, to which are added floral exhalations. It is a wine with a generous texture that is however contradicted by a beautiful acidity, then moderating its purpose, the cuvée is distinguished by its refreshing effect.

92 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
Honeyed orange, ripe citrus, and peach notes all emerge from the 2021 Saint-Péray Le Tram, a medium-bodied, clean, vibrant white that shows the purity and elegance of the vintage. It's terrific today and will be terrific in 3-4 years as well.

Product size: 750ml