2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 80% Marsanne, 20% Roussanne
Region Saint-Peray
Soil Limestone soil with a granite base
Vine Age 40
Production Details Aged entirely in oak, mainly in 6- to 7-year-old 600 L demi-muids.
Tasting Notes Peach and acacia with notable purity; additionally described as intensely floral, with narcissus, orange blossom, dried hay and linden, saffron, a creamy texture and saline tension.
2022 Technical Specifications
Region Saint-Peray
Soil Granitic soil
Vine Age 40
Tasting Notes Straw-colored; acacia flower, honey, lemon zest and flint aromas; balanced, straight and precise, with licorice, wild fennel and a long finish.
Food Pairing Pan-fried asparagus with morels
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2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 70% Marsanne; Roussanne also present, percentage not stated
Drinking Window 2024-2033
Region Saint-Peray
Production Volume 23,000 bottles
Bottles23,000
Production Details Matured for 8 months in barrel. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Hawthorn, acacia, butter, brioche, nougat, praline and warm bread; ripe apricot and quince, mineral tension, richness, a velvety texture and a long, pure finish.
Food Pairing Aperitif, cheeses and French specialties
Critics Ratings 3 stars; Coup de Coeur (Guide Hachette 2024)
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 70% Marsanne, 30% Roussanne
Drinking Window Through 2030
Region Saint-Peray
Soil Granite and silica derived from the massif central, Mixed with jurassic limestone sediments
Production Details The vines were approximately 40 years old and cultivated under reasoned-farming methods incorporating organic principles. Serve at 11–12°C after one hour of bottle aeration.
Tasting Notes Light, bright gold with a green reflection; wet woodland, moss, bark, fern and bramble, followed by pear, apple, ripe peach, apricot, mango, verbena, blood orange, lemon and grapefruit zest and white pepper. The palate is dynamic, with stone fruit, Boskoop apple, passion fruit, blood orange and salt-preserved lemon, finishing straight, long and spicy.
Food Pairing Cumin pastries, court-bouillon river fish, saucisson lyonnais, boudin blanc, or ravioli with mushrooms, ricotta and pine nuts
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