La Ferme des Sept Lunes 2018 'Lune Rousse' Saint-Joseph Blanc AOC
Item Number: 16006
UPC: None
Country: France
Region: Rhone
Sub Region: Northern Rhone
Appellation/AVA: Saint-Joseph AOC
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Vintage: 2018
Grape(s): Roussanne
Type: Wine - White
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 14
Viticulture: Practicing Biodynamic
Soil Type: Loess and granite
Vine Age: 25+ years
Irrigation: None
Harvest: Manual
Yeast: Native
Malolactic Fermentation: Full
Aging: Stainless steel
Sulfites: No additions
Tasting Notes: The Roussanne is sourced from multiple parcels with varied exposure on a cool hillside. The resulting wine has beautiful tension and real energy. It is a bit reminiscent of dry Chenin Blanc. Expect lemon, apricot, and white peach on a creamy, medium-bodied palate.