Saint-Joseph AOP Blanc 2020, Domaine Christophe Pichon
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The absolute top of his game, this wine transcends what you think a white wine is capable of.
Christophe Pichon has made a name for himself in the heart of the Rhone valley where despite the small size of his organic vineyard, he produces wines of substance, style and tremendous staying power.
In the glass
Bright yellow with green glints. Expressive, aromatic with plenty of white flowers, exotic fruit and citrus aromas. Fresh, complex palate with plenty of apricot, peach and lemon confit with undertones of almonds and hints of spice.
This fully organic vineyard uses entirely traditional methods, including using horses, to farm the 50-year-old vines grown on plots on the highest terraces overlooking the River Rhone. Only 2 hectares of vines with a small yield of 30 hl/ha, grapes are hand picked and selected on the sorting table before undergoing traditional vinification with 10 months ageing in 3rd use oak barrels.
About the vineyard
Christophe Pichon's small non-certified organic vineyard uses entirely traditional methods, including using horses, to farm the 50-year-old vines grown on plots on the highest terraces overlooking the River Rhone.
