COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Marsanne, Roussanne
PRODUCER
Maison Bruyère & David
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Bruyère & David St Joseph Les Parcelles Blanc is a white wine from the AOP Saint-Joseph in the Northern Rhône Valley, France. Produced by Maison Bruyère & David, it is a blend of 50% Marsanne and 50% Roussanne. The wine is a collaborative effort between Justin Bruyère and Sylvain David, who manage the vineyards and cellar respectively. The Northern Rhône's terroir, with its granite soils and climate, is instrumental in shaping the character of this appellation's wines. The 2023 vintage generally offered a balanced growing season, contributing to the wine's profile.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€25
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
12-13°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
A 50/50 blend of Marsanne and Roussanne.
Fact 02
Aged in demi-muids (large used barrels).
Fact 03
Represents a partnership of two Rhône families.
Fact 04
Saint-Joseph is one of the Northern Rhône's key appellations.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Bruyère & David St Joseph Les Parcelles Blanc begins with a manual harvest of the Marsanne and Roussanne grapes. Following harvest, the wine undergoes vinification and is then aged for 12 months in demi-muids, which are barrels that have been used for one to three previous wines. This aging technique is employed to allow for the wine's development and integration.
