Barou 2023 Saint-Joseph Blanc "Le Sud"

The lovely 2023 Barou Saint-Joseph Blanc is 50 % Marsanne, 50% Roussanne grown on decomposed granite soils at the top of the slope in Charnas (Saint-Joseph), overlooking the Rhone. There is a "macération pelliculaire" of 10 to 12 hours followed by fermentation in barrique at low temperature. The wine ages for 9 months in barriques, 10% new.  Serve with asparagus, seared scallops, trout, white meats and Asian foods.  The wine shows a bright golden color and pretty floral aromas with peach, pear, hazelnut and honey. The palate is round and supple with peach, almond and mineral notes and a long ripe smoothly textured finish. Serve with asparagus, seared scallops, trout, white meats and Asian foods