Domaine Yves Cuilleron Saint Joseph 'Lieu-Dit Digue' Roussanne 2023

Domaine Yves Cuilleron Saint Joseph 'Lieu-Dit Digue' Roussanne 2023 is an elegant and expressive white wine from the northern Rhône Valley. Sourced from the single vineyard Lieu-Dit Digue, this pure Roussanne wine reveals enticing aromas of apricot, white flowers, toasted almond, and a gentle beeswax note. The palate is textured and refined, balancing richness with freshness, and offering a long, mineral-driven finish that reflects the granitic terroir.

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Type: White Wine
Style: Textured, Mineral
Grape Varietal: Roussanne
Tastes Like: Apricot, white flowers, almond, beeswax
Alcohol Percentage: 13.5%
Closure: Cork
Size: 750mL
Appellation: AOC Saint-Joseph
Region: Rhône Valley, France
Terroir: Steep granitic slopes of Lieu-Dit Digue
Aging: Aged in oak barrels
Serving Temperature: 10–12°C – Best served lightly chilled

Yves Cuilleron is a celebrated winemaker in the northern Rhône, and his dedication to site expression is clearly seen in the Saint Joseph 'Lieu-Dit Digue' Roussanne 2023. From a special vineyard plot, this vintage showcases the elegance and depth Roussanne can achieve in the hands of a master, offering complexity, finesse, and a true sense of place.

Seafood: Grilled scallops with lemon thyme butter or baked John Dory with fennel.
Poultry: Chicken with creamy herb sauce or quail with roasted apricots.
Vegetarian: Spinach and ricotta cannelloni or roasted cauliflower with almond dressing.
Pork: Pork tenderloin with white wine jus or glazed ham with stone fruit chutney.

Chaource: Creamy and tangy, complementing the wine's floral richness.
Reblochon: Soft and aromatic, echoing the wine's smooth texture.
Tomme de Chèvre: Earthy and savoury, pairing well with the wine's mineral finish.
Brie with Truffle: Luxurious and earthy, enhancing the wine's complexity.

Poulet aux Abricots (Apricot Chicken)

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken thighs
• 1 onion, sliced
• 150g dried apricots
• 150mL white wine
• 100mL chicken stock
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt, pepper, thyme

Instructions:

1. In a pan, brown chicken in olive oil and set aside. Sauté onions until soft.
2. Return chicken to the pan, add apricots, white wine, stock, salt, pepper, and thyme.
3. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes until chicken is tender and sauce thickens.
4. Serve warm with couscous or rice and a glass of Domaine Yves Cuilleron Saint Joseph 'Lieu-Dit Digue' Roussanne 2023.