2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 55% Marsanne, 45% Roussanne
Drinking Window 15-year cellaring potential
Classification Saint-Joseph
Region Saint-Joseph
Soil Decomposed granite
Orientation Southeast
Vineyard Yield 45 hL/ha
Vine Age 20
Fermentation Vessels Barrels
Pressing Method Direct Pressing
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Bottling Date April 2025
Production Volume 12,000 bottles
Bottles12,000
Production Details Vine density is 7,000 vines/ha with single-Guyot pruning. Bâtonnage was performed once weekly for 6 months. Total élevage lasted 18 months: 12 months on fine lees in barrels, including 10% new barrels, followed by 6 months in stainless-steel tanks.
Tasting Notes Round and full-bodied, with honey and apricot notes
Food Pairing Duck with peach, scallops, and guinea fowl
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