Saint-Joseph Blanc
2021
In 1781, in the small town of Tupin-et-Semons, south of Lyon and within the most prestigious vineyard of the Rhône, Joseph Vidal founded the House of the same name. From the outset, it acquired an international reputation thanks to Thomas Jefferson, then United States Ambassador to France, who visited the estate in 1787. In the 1890s, Gustave Vidal married a daughter of the Fleury family and Maison Vidal became Maison Vidal-Fleury. These nuptials came at just the right time as the bride's...
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Very steep granitic terraces. Warm soils exposed to the south.
Appearance pale yellow Nose very fresh and complex . Floral, acacia, nutty, White peach,. Palate ample with freshness .
There's a touch of millefeuille pastry on the nose, a little vanilla. Medium- to full-bodied, not as strong in acidity as some 2021s. Finishes on fresh ginger and some cinnamon from the oak. Not hugely concentrated, but vibrant.
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