Domaine Ferraton Saint Joseph Blanc 2017 Les Oliviers

GRAPE VARIETY

50% Marsanne, 50% Roussanne. Around 20 year old vines.

SOIL

« Gore »: decomposed granite. Full south exposure on the hillsides situated in the town of Tournon-sur-Rhône.

VINIFICATION

After pressing, the must is cold settled then put into 600 liters aok barrels, for the alcoholic fermentation.

AGEING

The malolactic fermentation and the ageing are made in barrels (75%) and stainless steel (25%). The wine is aged on fine lies in barrels for about 10 to 12 months depending on the vintage.

TASTING

Colour: bright, pale golden core. Nose: aromas of ripe white fruits (white peaches) with grilled notes. Palate: complex wine with a good acidity. Very fat, and very mineral and straightforward.