• Olivier Merlin
  • Saint-Véran La Côte Rotie

    At a Glance

    • Variety: Chardonnay
    • Terroir: On a slope on the southern side of the Roche de Vergisson, exposed to the strong "Mistral" winds, high altitude (325-350 m), shallow, stony soils with hard limestone bedrock just below.
    • Viticulture: Sustainable, 8,000 vines/ha.
    • Vinification: Pressed with whole clusters, settled, fermentation and aging for 12 months in barrels, aged for an additional 2-3 months in stainless steel, no fining, light filtration.

    Additional Info

    Olivier's sons Théo and Paul began renting this vineyard in 2017. 2018 was the first vintage.