Clos Saint Joseph
Blanc de Blancs
White / Cotes de provence / France / Rolle/ Ugni Blanc / 2022 / 750ml
helen's note
Most people’s knowledge of wine from Provence is dominated by rose, which Provence is arguably most famous for. But about an hour north of Nice, sort of on the fringe of Provence, tucked into the maritime Alps is a tiny town called Villars-sur-Var where Clos Saint Joseph thrives. The domaine is the only domaine in the area, it has vines planted around a winding river, enclosed in stone walls and the most magical white wine is produced. This white is a blend of rolles (aka the French word for vermentino) and ugni blanc. The white wine is creamy, salty, stony and a touch bitter all at the same time. The grapes are grown in limestone rubble, which is the best kind of rubble btw, and the domaine practices biodynamics. I love introducing a new wine to members, honestly I had never had anything quite like it, it’s the perfect spring white….So good I can barely handle it!!!
Serving temp: Fridge cold!
Pairing: Pesto pasta; fresh focaccia with burrata and olive oil
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who makes it
Clos Saint Joseph, Cotes de provence, France.
how to drink it
cold
8 to 10 degrees. ten minutes out of the fridge is right.
a white wine glass
smaller bowl keeps it cold. a tumbler works too.
open it this year
made to drink now. it will hold a year or two.
what to eat with it
if you like this, try
more whites from the shop.
pickup
free at fairfax, brentwood, beverly hills, slauson or studio city. ready in about an hour.
la delivery
same day before 2pm. someone 21 or over has to sign.
ships nationwide
$28 flat plus $1 a bottle. two to five days.