COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Grenache, Syrah
PRODUCER
La Roche Buissière
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Intensity
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
La Roche Buissière Petit Jo 2019 is a red wine from the Côtes du Rhône appellation, crafted by Antoine and Laurence Joly. The estate is situated in the 'Les Barronies' region, benefiting from a higher altitude that contributes to wine freshness. La Roche Buissière has a long-standing commitment to organic viticulture, with vineyards certified organic since the 1980s. The Jolys focus on producing wines that highlight fruit purity and terroir, emphasizing elegance and drinkability through meticulous vineyard work and gentle cellar practices. The 'Petit Jo' is sourced from a 4-hectare vineyard with vines averaging 25 years old, planted on limestone, clay, and silt soils. The wine is produced with minimal intervention, including spontaneous fermentation and aging in concrete tanks, with very low sulfur dioxide additions.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are certified organic since the 1980s.
Fact 02
Wine is aged in concrete tanks for purity.
Fact 03
Minimal SO2 is added, often between 10-15 mg/L.
Fact 04
Known for its 'glou glou' or 'vin de soif' style.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The La Roche Buissière Petit Jo 2019 is produced from hand-harvested Grenache and Syrah grapes. The winemaking process involves spontaneous fermentation in concrete tanks using indigenous yeasts. The wine then undergoes aging for 6 to 8 months in concrete tanks. It is intentionally not fined or filtered, and minimal sulfur dioxide is added, typically between 10-15 mg/L. This approach prioritizes the expression of the fruit and the vineyard's terroir.
