Yves Cuilleron a Chavanay Saint-Joseph Lyseras 2022

Marsanne (50%) and Roussanne (50%)

Cuilleron Saint Joseph Lyseras is a blend of plots facing South /South-East on the slopes of the communes of Chavanay and Saint-Pierre-de-Boeuf (North of the appellation).  The soil is sandy and granite with natural grass over to fight against erosion. No insecticides are used and treatments are limited (depending on weather and necessity). Little fertilizer is used and only organic. Precise control of vigor and yields is maintained through leaf thinning and green harvesting for better grape ripening.  Disbudding is in spring. Manually harvested with the least possible use of indigenous yeasts. The grapes are hand-picked. Alcoholic and malolatic fermentation. Aging takes eight months with 50% in wooden casks of 30 hectoliters and 50% in Burgundy barrels without racking. The plots are then blended before bottling.  

Nose of ripe yellow fruits, peaches, citrus zest and honey. Tender and greedy palate. The tangy finish gives a nice length.  13% ABV