Caves Yves Cuilleron
Saint Joseph Digue
Roussanne from Rhône, France
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R99 nationwide
Caves Yves Cuilleron
Yves Cuilleron is described by Wine Spectator as the leader of Condrieu's new generation of winemakers. Yves represents the 4th generation of Cuilleron vignerons although he initially trained as a engineer. The lure of the vine proved too hard to resist and after a year's training at the Ecole Viticole in Macon he took over the vineyards in 1987. Since then he has built an entirely new winery at Chavany facility while at the same time he acquired additional vineyard property. The domaine now produces about 50 000 bottles annually divided between the appellations of St. Joseph Blanc St. Joseph Rouge Côte-Rôtie and Condrieu.
Description
The nose gives a ripe vintage aroma – ginger, almond, a note of orange marmalade, with apricot juice. The palate bears a suave gras richness, marked by white fruits, peaches, with a tang and grip as it closes, a definite knuckle of tightness there. There is some glow on the aftertaste. Slightly rugged, but true enough St Joseph blanc.
Food Pairing
Drink with white meats, shellfish, ravioles of lobster & a saffron sauce
