2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties 90% Marsanne, 10% Roussanne
Drinking Window Aging potential: 10 years
Region Crozes-Hermitage
Soil Rolled pebbles, Sand and clay
Vineyard Yield 45 hL/ha
Sites Parcels in Mercurol, Chanos-Curson and Beaumont-Monteux
Vine Age 30
Fermentation Vessels Foudres and barrels
Pressing Method Direct Pressing
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Bottling Date July 2025
Production Volume 17,100 bottles
Bottles17,100
Production Details Vine density is 5,500 vines/ha and the vines are trained as Cordon de Royat. Fermentation occurred at low temperature. Élevage lasted 10 months on fine lees without racking, with 90% in foudres and 10% in barrels. The sheet displays the AB Agriculture Biologique mark.
Tasting Notes Intensely lemony nose; citrus and exotic-fruit flavors with pronounced freshness
Food Pairing Trout pâté; risotto
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 90% Marsanne, 10% Roussanne
Drinking Window Aging potential: 10 years
Region Crozes-Hermitage
Soil Rolled pebbles, Sand and clay
Vineyard Yield 47 hL/ha
Sites Parcels in Mercurol, Chanos-Curson and Beaumont-Monteux
Vine Age 30
Fermentation Vessels Foudres
Pressing Method Direct Pressing
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Bottling Date July 2024
Production Volume 15,500 bottles
Bottles15,500
Production Details Vine density is 5,500 vines/ha and the vines are trained as Cordon de Royat. Fermentation occurred at low temperature. Élevage lasted 10 months on fine lees without racking, with 90% in foudres and 10% in barrels.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 90% Marsanne, 10% Roussanne
Drinking Window 2024–2032
Region Crozes-Hermitage
Soil Rolled pebbles, Sand and clay
Sites Malfondières vineyard in Mercurol
Fermentation Vessels Foudres
Production Details Fermentation and maturation took place in foudres; maturation lasted 10 months.
Tasting Notes Deep straw yellow; complex, intense aromas of vineyard fruit, nectar, pear and flowers; spicy wood notes; round, juicy palate with mineral, stony and saline tones; balanced and long
Food Pairing Gratinated oysters with foie gras; veal carpaccio; cod with confit cherry tomatoes; scallop with curry; roast chicken with lemon and olives
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Producer Information
Website
Address
330 Route du Réseau Ange, 42410 Saint-Michel-sur-Rhône, France
Phone
+33 (0)4.74.56.83.60
Owner
François Villard
Cellarmaster
François Villard