2022 Domaine Monier Perreol, Saint-Joseph Blanc

Jean-Pierre Monier remains committed to terroir, first and foremost. Honest farming and humble winemaking are the pillars here, and Jean-Pierre Monier aims to showcase this in every glass. In addition, the viticultural approach has been biodynamic since 1996, which is far before many neighboring estates. While biodynamics don't mean everything, an early adoption shows the care with which the vineyards have been treated for nearly three decades. You might also be wondering about the 'Perréol' portion of the estate, which comes from Philippe Perréol's, another biodynamic grower, contribution of vineyard holdings. Though the total hectares planted is not large, the team makes very good use of the terroir at hand. The Saint-Joseph Blanc is 100% Marsanne, showing depth with an emphasis on underlying earth-driven notes.