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2024 Saint-Joseph Blanc “Clef de Sol”
Domaine Jolivet
I finally got the chance to meet the affable and engaging Bastien Jolivet in person at his domaine just last month, and this blanc was the absolute highlight of the visit, which says a lot given the stunning quality of the entire range. Once an ignored afterthought of the region, Saint-Joseph blanc now rivals the greatest of the local reds (while still trailing far behind in quantity, sadly!). This perfect mix of acidity and unctuous texture gives persistent floral notes with a long almond finish.
—Chris Santini
| Wine Type: | white |
| Vintage: | 2024 |
| Bottle Size: | 750mL |
| Blend: | 95% Marsanne, 5% Roussanne |
| Appellation: | Saint-Joseph |
| Country: | France |
| Region: | Northern Rhône |
| Producer: | Domaine Jolivet |
| Winemaker: | Bastien Jolivet |
| Vineyard: | Planted in 1960-70, 2016, 2023; 2 ha |
| Soil: | Granite |
| Aging: | Aged for 12 months in 228L oak barrels, 10% of which are new |
| Farming: | Organic (practicing) |
| Alcohol: | 12.5% |
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About The Producer
Domaine Jolivet
Our latest discovery from Saint-Joseph comes from the talented hand of young Bastien Jolivet, working his family’s vineyards in the hamlet of Saint-Jean-de-Muzols. Bastien inherited the family domaine in 2014 from his father, who sold the grapes from their five hectares to the local cooperative. But Bastien set his sights higher, eager to turn the family’s holdings into domaine-bottled, terroir-driven Saint-Joseph. In only his first decade running the winery, Bastien expanded the property to 13 hectares in total, which he works organically. The winery sits at the base of a very steep and terraced hillside where many of his Saint-Joseph vines sit. In the rare moments when Jolivet is not outdoors tending his vines, he shows a magical touch in the cellar. He has made huge strides since he began in 2014 and his wines are getting better every year. He is poised to be a rising star of the appellation.
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Kermit once said...
Kermit once said...
Let the brett nerds retire into protective bubbles, and whenever they thirst for wine it can be passed in to them through a sterile filter. Those of us on the outside can continue to enjoy complex, natural, living wines.
Inspiring Thirst, page 236