Paul Jaboulet Aîné
WHITE WINE
Saint-Péray 'Les Sauvagères' is named after the Marsanne grape, which thrives wildly in steep limestone soils. Paul Jaboulet Aîné exclusively crafts still wines from Saint-Péray, with its inaugural vintage dating back to 1999.
Appellation:
Saint-Péray
Grape varieties:
Marsanne/ Roussanne
Vines:
Planted in 2000
An ideal place for pure and elegant whites.
Delightfully refreshing with pronounced minerality
GEOLOGY
This soil of Saint-Péray is very diverse and complex but a majority of limestone makes this appelation an exception on the right bank of the Northern Rhône river.
VINIFICATION
Hand-picked at maturity, carried to the winery is small crates. They are whole-bunch pressed. The juice settles for 2 days at a cold temperature before being racked. The fermentation starts and lasts for 10 days.
AGEING
Aged for 9 months in French oak barrels, stainless steel tanks and concrete egg.
SERVING TEMPERATURE
Ideal serving temperature is around 12 to 14°C.
FOOD PAIRING
Aperitif, Fish, Shellfish, Poultry, Mushrooms, Goat cheese,
TASTING
A captivating bouquet of minerals and subtle nutty undertones, harmonized by a refreshing crispness.
