Retour Domaine Julien Pilon - Saint-Joseph - Dimanche à Lima - Blanc - 2022
COUNTRY/REGION: Rhône Valley
DESIGNATION: AOP Saint-Joseph
COLOR: White
VINTAGE: 2022
GRAPE VARIETY: 50% Marsanne & 50% Roussanne.
ALCOHOL: 13.5 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Intense, bright straw yellow.
Nose Beautifully ripe grapes, marked by notes of honey and fine menthol.
Palate Rich and broad, with a full taste of fruit, this full-bodied cuvée releases a rich, well-relieved palate, already open and ready to drink.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve between 10 and 12°C.
Food Scallop croustillade, veal filet mignon with sage, fish terrine, baked fish, fresh cheeses.
Cellar ageing From now until 2028.
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine A stalwart of the Northern Rhône with a star from RVF, Julien Pilon has won over the most discerning wine enthusiasts. His wines have become highly coveted. Having honed his skills alongside industry greats like Yves Cuilleron, Pierre Gaillard, Pierre-Jean Villa, and Mas Amiel, Pilon practices meticulous winemaking, deeply influenced by the unique characteristics of his terroirs.

From the prestigious appellations of the Northern Rhône, his wines captivate those who love clarity and purity. They offer precise whites and equally compelling reds.
Wine Immediately approachable, the 2022 white Saint-Joseph Un Dimanche à Lima unveils a honeyed profile with a notable grape maturity. It's a robust white wine with a velvety texture and openness, leaning towards managed oxidation complemented by a touch of menthol from the wood. Powerful, expansive, and rich, it pairs best with white meats or goat cheeses.
Vinification Harvested by hand. All batches are vinified and aged separately.
Aged for 10 months in 225- and 400-liter barrels, of which approximately 15% are new.
AWARDS
AWARDS Domaine rated 1 star in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2024 (RVF)
Cuvée rated 91/100 by our Committee!