Domaine de l'Iserand Saint Joseph Blanc Rodéo 2023

Domaine de l’Iserand Saint-Joseph Blanc Rodéo is an amphora-raised Marsanne and Roussanne from gneiss soils at 350 metres above the Rhône valley floor.

White Saint-Joseph accounts for only a small share of the appellation and is made from Marsanne and Roussanne, usually blended. Jean-François Malsert farms at Sécheras, on the higher ground behind the river, and works with a natural leaning in the cellar — minimal intervention, ambient yeasts and very little sulphur. The Rodéo cuvée comes from pure gneiss, a hard metamorphic rock that gives poor, free-draining soil, and the altitude keeps the acidity intact in a warming region. The wine is raised in amphora rather than barrel, and there is enough skin contact to give it a pulpy, faintly grippy texture. Yellow apple skin, dried herbs and a stony edge lead the palate before tension takes over and drives a tangy, citrus-inflected finish, with white florals behind. It is a white built for the table rather than for sipping.

Drinking now and good for three to five years. Serve at 10-12°C with roast pork belly, grilled chicken or a plate of soft, washed-rind cheese.

*Every effort is made to ensure the current vintage is accurate; however, variations can occur. If you are after a specific vintage, please contact us prior to ordering.