AOC Saint Joseph Loess – Domaine Gilles Flacher

Production Area
Rhone Valley, France

Terroir
Limestone, Granite soils

Grapes
Marsanne 40-60%,  Roussanne 40-60% (late 1980s) from loess, depending on vintages

Vinification 

Hand picked, followed by little skin contact to emphasize the underlying aromas.  Soft pressing and transferred to steel vats for fermented for 21-25 days, then transferred to oak casks for approx 10 to12 months.    Lees stirring is carried out for the first 3-4 months of raising, malolactic fermentation also completed and lastly filtered

Aging

Maturation in oak barrels for a period of 10 – 12 months

Colour:

Pale gold

Bouquet:

Honey, beeswax, white peach, salted butter, almond and butterscotch aromas

Taste:

Opulent and rich with flavours of honey, peaches, nougat and fresh mint.  Its elegance and balanced acidity gives it its freshness and helps evolve wonderfully with aging.

Food pairing:

Hors d’Oevures, white meats, fish and vegetarian dishes.

Alcohol:  14% Vol.

Serving Temperature:

10 °C.

Aging Potential:

up to 10 years