Saint-Joseph White

Soil type

Limestone and pebbly sand.

Grape variety

95% Marsanne, 5% Roussanne.

Average age of vines

20 to 50 years. The vines are mainly situated in the communes of Tournon and Sarras

Winemaking

Temperature controlled fermentation at around 18°C

Ageing

Stainless steel and oak barrels

Average yield

35 Hl / hectare.

Average annual production

Around 8.000 bottles.

Tasting

Eye : Brilliant clear straw yellow.
Nose : Powerful and complex nose. Strong notes of white flowers. Delicate oak aromas.
Palate : A clean supple attack. Very aromatic finish with pears and citrus fruits.
Overall : Exceptionally fresh and fruity. Round and powerful on the palate.

Our comment

This wine is produced from grapes from the two estates of Jean-Louis GRIPPAT and VALLOUIT as well from grapes and wines purchased in the trade.

Vintages 2007

 

Wine Advocate # 193 - Feb 2011

Score : 90

The outstanding 2007 St.-Joseph Blanc reveals notes of crushed rocks, white currants and spring flowers along with terrific fruit intensity, medium body and a long finish. Robert Parker.

 

Wine Spectator - Oct 15, 2009

Score : 90

Creamy and ripe, with enticing butter, creamed peach, Cavaillon melon and grilled hazelnut notes moving languidly through the broad finish. A rather up front style. Drink now. 1,700 cases made. James Molesworth.
 

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar - Jan/Feb 09

Score : 89

Light gold. Ripe pit fruit and melon aromas are complemented by lemon zest and sweet butter. Deep and fleshy, with ripe peach and mirabelle flavors and a late note of bitter lime. Nicely plays richness against energy, with very good finishing clarity and bite. Josh Raynolds.
 

Consumption

A boire

Serving temperature

10°C to 12°C

Ageing potential

5 years

Food and wine matching

Starters, fish, goats cheese
E.GUIGAL S.A.S. - CHÂTEAU D'AMPUIS - F69420 AMPUIS - Phone : +33(0)4.74.56.10.22 - Legal informations
Alcohol abuse is dangerous for health, consume with moderation