Domaine de la Vieille Julienne -- Lieu-dit Clavin Blanc

The land has been tended as a vineyard estate since the 1600s, and by the family since 1905. Their slopes are uniquely positioned towards the north, which in an increasingly warm planet is ever-important. In fact, their estate is the only contiguous north-facing estate in the entire region. Northern slopes allow for slower maturation of grapes, and ever-present elegance and balance.

Never opened a bottle with a wax cap before? It’s easy! Just screw right down through the wax, no need to remove anything before inserting the screw. And voilà!

Grape: Clairette, White Grenache, Bourboulenc, Marsanne, Roussanne, Viognier

Region: Côtes du Rhône, France

Farming: Demeter Certified Biodynamic, Organic, hand harvested, steep northern slopes

Winery: Traditional vinification, spontaneous fermentation with wild yeast, long/slow fermentation in large oak foudres, underwent full malo, unfined/unfiltered