2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Marsanne
Drinking Window 10-year cellaring potential
Region Saint-Joseph
Soil Decomposed granite
Orientation Southeast
Vineyard Yield 45 hL/ha
Sites Sarras and Malleval
Vine Age 35
Fermentation Vessels Fûts and foudres
Pressing Method Direct Pressing
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Bottling Date November 2025
Production Volume 7,900 bottles
Bottles7,900
Production Details Fruit came from parcels trained by Cordon de Royat and single Guyot at 6,000 vines/ha. After direct pressing, fermentation took place at low temperature in fûts and foudres with indigenous yeast. The wine received bâtonnage once weekly for six months and was matured for 14 months on fine lees without racking, in fûts and foudres.
Tasting Notes Honeyed and exotic-fruit aromas; velvety texture; bright citrus; long, fresh finish.
Food Pairing Pike quenelle; guinea fowl with peaches; confit roast pork.
Vintages
2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 80% Marsanne, 20% Roussanne
Region Saint-Joseph
Vineyard Yield 45 hL/ha
Vine Age 40 years (70% of vines); 10 years (30% of vines)
Fermentation Vessels Barrels
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Production Details The importer catalog describes a 1.0-ha vineyard source, low-temperature barrel fermentation, and approximately 11 months of barrel maturation, with 10% new barrels.
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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