COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Marsanne
PRODUCER
Domaine Alain Voge
REGION
Rhône
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine Alain Voge, established in 1958, is a legendary estate in the Northern Rhône, renowned for revitalizing the steep slopes of Cornas and Saint-Péray. Following the passing of Alain Voge in 2020, winemaker Lionel Fraisse continues the legacy of artisanal, biodynamic viticulture. The flagship white cuvée, 'Fleur de Crussol', was first crafted in 1999 in collaboration with sommelier Daniel Denis to prove that Saint-Péray could produce world-class, age-worthy dry whites. Sourced from the prestigious 'La Côte' lieu-dit, the wine comes from the estate's oldest Marsanne vines, which are over 80 years old. These ancient vines grow on steep, south-east facing granite slopes mixed with limestone colluvium from the nearby Crussol mountain range, giving the wine its distinctive mineral character.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€48
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
11-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Crafted from 80-year-old Marsanne vines, the oldest in the entire Saint-Péray appellation.
Fact 02
Created in 1999 with legendary sommelier Daniel Denis to showcase the aging potential of Saint-Péray.
Fact 03
Extremely limited 2023 production yielded only 7,238 bottles due to severe spring mildew.
Fact 04
The unique limestone colluvium soil gives this wine a distinct smoky, mineral character.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2023 vintage was marked by intense spring mildew and a severe August heatwave, resulting in a 25% crop loss. Hand-harvesting took place from late August to late September with rigorous sorting. Fermentation was carried out in 400-litre oak barrels using indigenous yeasts to preserve terroir expression. The wine was aged on its fine lees for 17 months in 400-litre oak barrels, with 20% new oak and 80% older barrels. Minimal intervention was practiced throughout, with total sulfur dioxide levels kept exceptionally low at 46 mg/l. No animal-derived fining agents were used, making the wine vegan-friendly.
