Croix de Chabot 2022
Rhône Valley - Saint-Joseph
Tasting notes
Appearance:
pale yellow
Nose:
fresh, white fruit, mineral, complex
Palate:
powerful with good acidity
Sommelier's advice: Tour de Nesle vol au vent : http://www.alleno-chapoutier.com/tour-de-nesle-vol-au-vent
Grape variety/varieties:
Exclusively Marsanne
Harvest:
By hand
Soil:
Granite and granitic-sand. 30 year old vines, Gobelet pruned and trained on stakes in traditional fashion. Southeast facing slopes, enjoying excellent exposure to wind.
Vinification:
In 600L barrels and stainless steel tanks (50/50). Fermentation using indigenous yeasts lasts for 3 weeks. Stirring of the lees (bâtonnage) for 4 weeks.
Ageing:
Aging continues on the fermentation lees in 600L barrels for 7 months. Blending and final maturing in stainless steel tanks to preserve the wine’s mineral expression.
Alcohol content:
12.5