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
Childhood memories spent with Julien's paternal grandparents, in Chavanay and Violay.
Location
Commune of Saint Péray.
Terroir
Old alluvium from the Rhône and rolled pebbles. Granite sand and limestone ridges.
In the vineyard
This cuvée is a blend of three plots, all located in the commune of Saint-Péray. The first is on the lower slopes at the northern entrance to the village, while the other two are on hillsides facing south-east. The difference in terroir and exposure allows for greater complexity in the blend.
Winemaking
All plots are harvested manually and vinified separately. After pressing, the juices are strictly settled. Alcoholic fermentation at low temperature is slow and malolactic fermentation is complete.
Ageing
10 months in barrels of which approx. 15% new wood.
Varietals
Marsanne : 80%
Roussanne : 20%
Roussanne : 20%
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
With an aromatic profile of great complexity, the palate is frank and digestible.
Food pairings
Aperitive, shellfish, river fish, white meats.
