Domaine Courbis Saint Joseph (white)

 Domaine Courbis

2023

Saint-Joseph AOP

France - Vallée du Rhône

       

The southernmost vineyards in the appellation developed special cellar, located 8 km from Tournon, at the mouth of the Isere and the Rhone, on the 45th parallel.
On clay-limestone of Middle Jurassic origin.
One of the few Saint Joseph from a limestone soil.

Laurent and Dominique Courbis operate vineyards on steep slopes, in St. Joseph and Cornas appellation in the Cotes du Rhone.
The wines are elegant and delicate while developing some power.

      Grapes:
Marsanne and Roussanne 97% 3%
The vines are exposed east-southeast, on slopes on steep slopes.

Aged in barrels: oak barrels (1/3), 1-3 wine barrels (2/3).
New barrels: alcoholic and malolactic fermentation.
Assembly, bottling after 10 to 12 months of breeding.

      Tasting:
The dress is straw yellow. On the nose, fruity aromas, notes of apricot and vanilla. In the mouth, it is a wine with a lot of roundness. A hint of honey, apricot, vanilla. The fish curry at the Reunion will be good!

     Style of wine:
Elegant white wine.

      Food and wine:
Shrimp tempura.

      The wine cellar:
Aging potential of 5 years

      Analytical:
12.5% Volume.
75 cl
Contains sulfites
Alcohol abuse is dangerous for health.
Consume with moderation.

"The consumption of alcoholic drinks during pregnancy, even in small amounts, can have serious consequences on the health of the child"