The white Cuvee de Louis from Bastian Jolivet grows in Saint-Joseph. Since it also contains Viognier grapes in addition to the winery's younger Marsanne and Roussanne vines, it cannot of course be declared as Saint-Joseph, as no Viognier is approved for this AOC .
This cuvée is, so to speak, a combination of the best three white vines from the northern Rhône. The harvest takes place as late as possible in order to obtain fully ripe and healthy berries. The wine is only gently kissed by the wood; some of it is stored in used barrels for six months after fermentation. In keeping with the style of Rhône white wines, Louis is a creamy and full wine. The fully ripe and warm 2022 vintage also plays into the cards for this voluminous style, but the wine always remains full of tension and does not appear clumsy. In terms of taste, the Cuvée de Louis is actually something like a combination of Condrieu and Saint-Joseph blanc. But it is extremely inexpensive.
