Domaine Pierre Gonon - Saint Joseph Blanc - Les Oliviers 2023
In the heart of the granite hills of Mauves, Domaine Pierre Gonon has established itself as one of the absolute references in the northern Rhône Valley. The family practices demanding viticulture, respectful of the soils and natural balances, with deliberately low yields. Each plot is worked by hand, with a spirit of precision and patience. Both in white and red, the estate seeks wines that are straight, chiseled, and built for aging. Saint Joseph Blanc Les Oliviers 2023 fits within this philosophy by offering a bright, deep, and rare interpretation of the Saint Joseph terroir.
Domaine Pierre Gonon Saint Joseph Blanc Les Oliviers 2023 comes from a selected hillside planted with Marsanne and Roussanne, on soils mixing decomposed granite and light clays. The 2023 vintage, bright yet balanced, allowed for generous ripeness while maintaining a beautiful acidic framework. The harvest is entirely manual, with strict sorting directly in the vineyard. The grapes are gently pressed, then the juices are put into barrels where fermentation takes place thanks to indigenous yeasts alone. Aging on fine lees, without excessive wood or demonstrative bâtonnage, brings volume and complexity without weighing down the wine. The result is a white Saint Joseph with character, deeply rooted in its terroir.
On the palate, Saint Joseph Blanc Les Oliviers 2023 offers a refined nose of white flowers, linden, vine peach, and fresh apricot, enhanced by a touch of light honey and almond. On the palate, the attack is ample and caressing, supported by generous material but held by perfectly integrated freshness. The mid-palate unfolds notes of ripe yellow fruits, lemon cream, and soft spices, supported by a fine mineral thread. The finish is long, salivating, marked by hazelnut, flower honey, and noble bitters of citrus peel that structure the whole. At the table, this great white from Domaine Pierre Gonon beautifully accompanies creamy free-range poultry, a noble fish in sauce, seared scallops, morel risotto, or an aged Comté. It is a gastronomic white Saint Joseph, to be enjoyed from today and to be followed in the cellar for a few years.
Grape varieties: Marsanne, Roussanne
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