Domaine Rousset, Crozes-Hermitage Marsanne Vieilles Vignes Blanc, 2019 female winemaker mineral backbone

mineral backbone

and Gruner Veltliner for a wine that's both fresh and creamy

Pair with: ceviche

aging is long on the lees

Braida’s “Vigna Senza Nome” is a benchmark Moscato d’Asti from the heart of Piemonte

Domaine Rousset, Crozes-Hermitage Marsanne Vieilles Vignes Blanc, 2019 female winemaker mineral backboneStephane Rousset works steep parcels in the northern, granite and loess reaches of Crozes Hermitage, the part of the appellation closest in spirit to grand Hermitage itself. This is his top white, made mostly from old Marsanne vines, low yielding and both fermented and aged in barrel with a touch of new oak. That barrel work gives the wine breadth and a waxy, textured richness while the granite soils keep it grounded and savory. The 2019 is a generous