Philippe Jouan Clos-Saint-Denis Grand Cru 2020 NUITS-SAINT-GEORGES A barrel sample

A barrel sample

citrus and a hint of sandalwood

all in the Grand Cru of Chouilly

It was Désiré Rolet who in 1942 began making wine in the small region of the Jura in eastern France

Philippe Jouan Clos-Saint-Denis Grand Cru 2020 NUITS-SAINT-GEORGES A barrel sampleThe domaine is run by Philippe who has taken over from his father Henri. Henri is a contemporary, friend, and neighbor to Jacky Truchot, and there is a commonality to their wines. With many of the same vineyards sources and approaches in the winery. The Jouan wines could be described as slightly coarser in comparison, which is like comparing silk and satin and calling the satin rough. Philippe has continued the winemaking practices of his father. The