2024 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 75% Marsanne, 25% Roussanne
Drinking Window Through 2028
Region Saint-Joseph
Orientation South And Southeast
Harvest Dates September 10–29, 2024
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks, with a small portion vinified in barrels
Pressing Method Whole Clusters Gently Pressed, With Free-Run And Press Juices Separated
Production Details After pressing, the must rests overnight. The rigorously sorted harvest yielded approximately 20 hl/ha. Following fermentation, a vintage-dependent proportion of the wine is matured in barrels to refine its texture and aromatic complexity.
Tasting Notes Brilliant golden color; white flowers, fresh citrus and delicate woody notes; vibrant, structured and fresh palate; roundness, complexity, persistent minerality
Critics Ratings 92
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2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 80% Marsanne, 20% Roussanne
Classification Saint-Joseph AOC/AOP
Region Saint-Joseph
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 80% Marsanne, 20% Roussanne
Region Saint-Joseph
Soil Light schist and gneiss over granite bedrock
Fermentation Vessels Closed tanks
Pressing Method Gentle Pressing
Production Details Grapes were harvested manually and transported in small cases. Following gentle pressing, the must fermented at 16–18°C in closed tanks; after malolactic fermentation, the wine was racked and matured on fine lees.
Tasting Notes Green-gold color; pure floral, citrus and preserved-fruit aromas; honeyed palate; clean finish with flowers and fresh almond
Food Pairing Small waterfowl, steamed fish with sauce, poultry with apricot or peach, and cooked cheeses
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2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 80% Marsanne, 20% Roussanne
Drinking Window Through 2027
Region Saint-Joseph
Soil Granite bedrock
Orientation South And Southeast
Sites Sainte-Épine, Mauves and Saint-Pierre-de-Boeuf
Fermentation Vessels Closed tanks
Pressing Method Gentle Pressing
Production Details The manually harvested grapes were transported in small boxes and gently pressed. The must fermented at 16–18°C in closed tanks; after malolactic fermentation, the wine was racked and matured on fine lees in stainless steel.
Tasting Notes Brilliant green-gold color; floral, citrus and preserved-fruit aromas; honeyed palate; clean finish with flowers and fresh almond
Critics Ratings 94
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