Rousset 2024 Crozes-Hermitage Marsanne Vieilles Vignes (Arrives Week of 1/5)

This is an oustanding Marsanne from vines planted in 1933 and 1965, aged in 10% new, 90% 1 - 3 year-old 400 liter barrels, 8 months on the lees, no batonnage. The 2024 Vieilles Vignes is an outstanding wine showing elegant aromas of white peach and plum, lemon zest, stone and oak; the palate is beautifully structured with the density, mineral flavors and firm acidity of the low yielding, cooler 2024 vintage. The finish is lovely with stone, white and yellow fruits, citrus zest, long and very elegant, really showing the old vines. Pair this beautiful wine with full-flavored fish and chicken dishes and goat cheeses. Beautiful now and over the next 8 to 10 years. (Less than 100 cases are made) -David Lillie