Domaine Rousset, Crozes-Hermitage Marsanne Vieilles Vignes Blanc, 2019 female winemaker complex expression—secondary flavors of leather

complex expression—secondary flavors of leather

Braida’s “Vigna Senza Nome” is a benchmark Moscato d’Asti from the heart of Piemonte

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

aging is long on the lees

and built for the table rather than the tasting room

Domaine Rousset, Crozes-Hermitage Marsanne Vieilles Vignes Blanc, 2019 female winemaker complex expression—secondary flavors of leatherStephane 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