Domaine Clusel Roch - TRABOULES Blanc 2020
Maison Clusel-Roch is located in Ampuis, in the Rhône Valley. The estate was created in the 1950s by René and Joséphine Clusel, who, like many farmers in Ampuis, cultivated vegetables, fruit trees and vines. Their son Gilbert joined the family estate and restored old abandoned vines. When René Clusel retired, the estate had 3.5 hectares of vines. It was at this time that fruit and vegetable production was abandoned. The 1990s saw a lot of change and then in the 2000s, the family obtained certification in organic farming. Today, and since 2009, Guillaume Clusel (Gilbert and Brigitte's son) manages the estate. It was he who introduced the third appellation of Lyonnais, the AOC des Coteaux du Lyonnais. He cultivates in three appellations: Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu and Coteaux du Lyonnais.
Traboules Blanc is made from Chardonnay, which is around 20 years old. The harvest is done by hand. Careful sorting is carried out in the vineyard by the pickers. When they reach the winery, the grapes are pressed and then settled in the cold. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats, always with indigenous yeasts. The malolactics are done one after the other. Aging lasts 6 months, in stainless steel tanks.
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
