Yves Cuilleron Saint Joseph ‘Lombard’ Old Vine Marsanne 2024 sovex the main harvest began in

the main harvest began in earnest on 10 October

where the 30 to 80 year old vines are rooted in the schist soils of the Amandi gorge

this wine spent over 12 years on the lees in Gosset’s caves and deftly shows the impact of long lees aging on wine without malolactic fermentation

Dried flowers

This wine has a typical Burgundian nose

Yves Cuilleron Saint Joseph ‘Lombard’ Old Vine Marsanne 2024 sovex the main harvest began inIt opens with aromas of ripe pear, white peach, apricot, and citrus oil, layered with notes of honeysuckle, almond cream, and subtle fresh herbs. On the palate, it is fullerbodied, silky, and deeply layered, showing flavors of stone fruit, pear skin, lemon curd, and gentle spice, supported by soft acidity and a creamy, waxy texture that is classic for oldvine Marsanne. The granite of SaintJoseph contributes a focused mineral line that keeps the wine