Saint-Joseph Blanc
At a Glance
- Variety: Marsanne
- Vine Age: Planted in 1992
- Terroir: Located in lieu-dit Terres Blanches in Saint-Désirat, shallow soils on metamorphic granite with white quartz crystals
- Viticulture: Lutte raisonnée
- Vinification: Direct pressing, indigenous yeast fermentation. Aged for 10 months, 60% in tank and 40% in barrel.
Additional Info
The vineyard is planted with a density of 5,000 vines per hectare and was first farmed by Benoît Roseau in 2011. This location has a continental, moderate climate with hot dry summers and regular rainfall from autumn to spring.