Marsanne/Roussanne “Contours de Mairlant” VdF

2017
Villard, François
France
Rhône

85% Marsanne and 15% Roussanne in granite soils from two villages within the Condrieu appellation, Saint-Pierre-de-Boeuf and Chavanay. Fermented and aged in 3-5 year-old barrels for 11 months on lees, without racking.

91 points
"Bold, with apricot, yellow apple and melon flavors melded together at the core and backed by light ginger, persimmon and citrus oil notes on the finish. A hedonist's delight. Marsanne and Roussanne. Drink now through 2020. 760 cases made, 60 cases imported."
James Molesworth,
Wine Spectator

SKU/Code: 
DB3117-17
Product Line: 
Wine
White
Varietal: 
While blend (mostly Marsanne)
Farming Type: 
Sustainable