Julien Pilon is a winemaker located in the Northern Rhône, near Condrieu. He studied winemaking and worked with people like Yves Cuilleron, Mas Amiel and Pierre-Jean Villa, and finally started his own project from scratch, making his first vintage in 2010 in his parent's garage. Step by step, he built his own brand, up to the point of purchasing his own cellar in the summer of 2020. Julien Pilon's estate is a modest 5 hectares, the rest of the production is sourced from his neighbors.
Presentation
Presentation
A little play on words around the title of a famous song echoing my return to Julien's native region.
Location
Commune of Mercurol
Terroir
Clay-limestone soil mixed with rolled pebbles.
In the vineyard
A blend of Marsanne on two plots in the commune of Mercurol, the vineyard is planted on gentle slopes facing south/south-east.
Winemaking
After pressing, the musts are strictly settled. Alcoholic fermentation at low temperature is slow and malolactic fermentation is complete. The wines are aged on lees.
Ageing
10 months in barrels with 15% new wood.
Varietal
Marsanne : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 13 % vol.
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Serving
12°C/54°F
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Tasting
This Marsanne vinified in wood offers a floral nose of white-fleshed fruits. The finish held by small bitterness gives a good length to the wine.
Food pairings
Aperitive, shellfish.
