2020 Martine & Christian Rouchier, Saint-Joseph, Luc

The “Luc” cuvée originates from a half-hectare lieu-dit featuring vines planted in 1972 on the hills overlooking St-Jean de Muzols. Situated at an altitude of 250 meters, the vineyards are planted in clay and schist soils. Fermentation takes place in concrete tanks for two weeks, accompanied by regular punching down (pigeage) and pumping over (remontage). Following fermentation, the wine ages for 16-18 months in neutral oak barrels before being bottled unfiltered and without the addition of sulfur.