Domaine Rousset, Crozes-Hermitage Marsanne Vieilles Vignes Blanc, 2019 Clusel Roch 2021 2nd prereceive Built for a hot afternoon

Built for a hot afternoon

dried roses

and subtle almond with a saline mineral backbone reflecting limestone soils

age-worthy Pinot Noir

it balances vibrant flavors with a complex

Domaine Rousset, Crozes-Hermitage Marsanne Vieilles Vignes Blanc, 2019 Clusel Roch 2021 2nd prereceive Built for a hot afternoonStephane 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