Description
“Yves Cuilleron is a superstar of the Northern Rhône” thewinedoctor.com
In 1987 Yves took over his family wine estate (after 4 generations) located in Verlieu (in the town of Chavanay) and since that time he has built an entirely new winery. He has acquired additional vineyards (domaine is now 52 hectares) that cover appellations, including Saint Joseph, Cote Rotie, Cornas, Condrieu, Saint Péray and a series of Vin de Pays from the Collines Rhodaniennes.
His philosophy in the vineyard is simple and very much a sustainable approach, no insecticides/pesticides only organic ones, majority is high density planted (competition between vines enhances fruit quality), handpicked fruit (much of vineyard is on terraces). Similarly in the winery a natural approach: wild yeasts, no additions, open fermenters (temperature controlled), maturation in french oak barriques and foudres (his wines are more about purity of fruit and he goes easy on the oak).
100% Roussanne from vines planted on granitic soils in the communes of Chavanay and Saint-Michel-sur-Rhône. Vignes d’à Coté means “nearby vines” and this wine is so named because the vines are close to the appellations of Condrieu and St. Peray. The grapes are hand-picked, hand-sorted, pressed and are allowed to spontaneously ferment in temperature controlled stainless steel vats. The fermented wine is then transferred to used barrels, where it remains on the lees for six months before bottling.
This is a beautiful, aromatic Roussanne with notes of white flowers, marzipan, citrus, and honey. This is an ideal accompaniment to shellfish.
“Vibrant, mineral-accented citrus and orchard fruits on the nose, along with hints of white flowers and fennel that emerge with air. Taut and focused on the palate, offering energetic pear, tangerine and succulent herb flavors that slowly open up through the mid-palate. Finishes tight, minerally and very long, showing fine definition and a touch of lingering florality.” 91 points, Josh Raynolds, vinous.com, Previous vintage.
RRP $62 Special Price $49.99 when you buy 6 or more.
