Jean-Claude Marsanne, Viognier "Les Ruisseaux" Collines Rhodaniennes IGP, Northern Rhône, France 2021 metallica due the extraordinary summer climate

due the extraordinary summer climate

born in 1963

the domaine is certified organic — a rare feat in a region known better for intensive farming and the pursuit of high yields over quality

The bunches are partly destemmed and partly left intact

Jean-Claude Marsanne, Viognier "Les Ruisseaux" Collines Rhodaniennes IGP, Northern Rhône, France 2021 metallica due the extraordinary summer climateWhole clusters are pressed gently. Fermented in 50% stainless steel tank and 50% 228L barrels for 4 weeks. Wine finishes malolactic fermentation. Aged in 50% stainless steel tank and 50% 228L barrels for 1 year (no new oak). "Un Ruisseau" means "a stream." A stream passes next to the vineyard and over many years has moved granite deposits from Saint Joseph to this area.