Domaine Rousset, Crozes-Hermitage Marsanne Vieilles Vignes Blanc, 2019 female winemaker with a finish that’s clean

with a finish that’s clean and mineral

mineral backbone

with hints of pear

Whole bunches go into seasoned wooden vats with a single daily pump-over

and Gruner Veltliner for a wine that's both fresh and creamy

Domaine Rousset, Crozes-Hermitage Marsanne Vieilles Vignes Blanc, 2019 female winemaker with a finish that’s cleanStephane Rousset works steep parcels in the northern, granite and loess reaches of Crozes Hermitage, the part of the appellation closest in spirit to grand Hermitage itself. This is his top white, made mostly from old Marsanne vines, low yielding and both fermented and aged in barrel with a touch of new oak. That barrel work gives the wine breadth and a waxy, textured richness while the granite soils keep it grounded and savory. The 2019 is a generous