Saint-Joseph AOP 2020 Blanc, Domaine Christophe Pichon
Vineyard: Domaine Christophe Pichon
Grower: Christophe Pichon
Age of Vines: 50 years old
Grapes: 95% Marsanne, 5% Roussanne
Village: Chavanay
Region: Rhône Valley
Soil: Granitic from 75% medium hills and 25% high hills
Production Methods: 2ha vineyard, 7000 vines per hectare, 35hl/ha yield, manual harvest, selection of grapes, traditional vinification with 10 months ageing in maximum 3rd-use oak barrels.
Special Features: Organic farming by labour using horse, plots on the top terrace facing the Rhone river.
Country: France
Tasting Notes
Colour: Bright yellow with green reflections.
Nose: Expressive and aromatic, white flower and exotic and citrus aromas.
Palate: Complex and fresh, ripe apricot, peaches and confit citrus acacias and almond with a spicy finish.
Length/Finish: Long and elegant concentrated finish.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Sulphites: Low
Bottle Closure: Natural
