Saint Joseph

Saint Joseph

Le Grand Pompée

Le Grand Pompée

White Wine

White Wine

DESCRIPTION

The name of our Saint Joseph, red and white, comes from Victor Hugo’s “Légende des siècles” : in the 9th century, the Grand Pompée, faithful companion to Charlemagne, fought at his side against the Moors, on the right bank of the Rhône. A famous line remains from this battle: “And wine, that wine beloved of the Grand Pompée”.

Soil:
Light soil of schist and gneiss on a granite bedrock. This 2 ha estate is situated in the commune of Limony.

Grape Variety:
Marsanne.

Age of the vines:
Around 10 to 30 years.

Vinification:
Bunches pressed whole, followed by fermentation in oak casks, 30% of which are new wood.

Ageing:
In oak casks on stirred fine lees for 9 months.

Yield:
35 hl/ha.

Tasting:
Colour:
Straw yellow colour with attractive brightness and pronounced legs.
Bouquet:
Notes of white flowers, slightly honeyed, finishing with a final touch of brioche.
Palate:
Rich and warm, well balanced and rounded.

Matching Food and Wine:
Rabbit and eel terrine orange chantilly
Sea trout escalope with chervil butter
Pan-fried veal with baby turnips

Serving Temperature:
12° to 14°.

Best enjoyed within: 
Around 5 years.