Domaine Jolivet's Saint-Joseph Blanc 'Clef de Sol' is a classic North Rhône blend, with Marsanne Roussanne 'co-planted' on the same plot. Produced with great attention to the agronomic side, the grapes are harvested early and the wine is aged in only a small percentage of new wood to avoid a heavy barrique effect. The nose is distinctly floral on the attack, with slight hints of vanilla and a pleasant, typical, toasty finish with reminiscences of almond. The palate is voluminous, energetic but balanced, with a finely chiselled texture
Brilliant straw yellow with greenish highlights
Intense white flowers such as chamomile and jasmine, then lemon peel and an almondy vanilla finish
Generous on the palate, balanced, with fine texture, long and complex finish