Rousset 2023 Crozes-Hermitage Marsanne Vieilles Vignes
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 2023 shows a good shiny yellow robe; the nose carries potential, is stylish, nuanced, shows table wax, is soft, has a honeysuckle tone, a gentle white fruits’ compote tone. Old vine sève [sap] is present on the palate, so it has a silk-suave feel, is very calm, lovely poise, is apricot tinted, white plum also. It is fragrant, classy, viva the old vines! There is detail, pitter patter within, the close precise." (Drink Rhone) 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