2021 Gonon St Joseph Blanc "Les Oliviers"

This white Saint-Joseph from the lieu-dit Les Oliviers is located at the southern end of Tournon, where Marsanne and Roussanne vines grow in granite subsoils and red clay adorned with scattered pudding stones. The wine is produced from organically grown grapes and is known for its textural complexity, mineral-driven character, and notable aging potential, balancing richness with vibrant acidity.
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Specs

Type: White
Grapes: Marsanne, Roussanne
Winemaker: Pierre and Jean Gonon
Vintage: 2021

Geography

Country: France
Sub-region: Saint-Joseph
Vineyard: Les Oliviers
 

Farming

Organically grown grapes; the Gonon brothers work their vineyards using traditional manual methods, including hand-harvesting.
 

Harvest

Hand-harvested
 

Fermentation

White must undergoes slow pressing and settling before fermentation in fûts and new barrels
 

Aging

Aged on lees for eleven months in new barrels with regular lees stirring