2023 Cave Yves Cuilleron Saint-Péray Les Potiers

Origin and terroir of Saint-Péray Les Potiers

Situated on the southern border of the Northern Rhône, Saint-Péray is a small but historic appellation dedicated to white wines from Marsanne and Roussanne. “Les Potiers” is a specific cuvée from Yves Cuilleron from vineyards with gravelly, alluvial soils. These light, well-drained soils produce refined wines with a characteristic tension and precision.

The location on south-west facing slopes offers an ideal microclimate, with plenty of sunlight and sufficient ventilation. The grapes benefit from a long growing season, which contributes to aromatic complexity and a natural balance between ripeness and freshness.

Marsanne and Roussanne in perfect balance

Les Potiers is an equal blend of Marsanne and Roussanne – two grapes that complement and enhance each other. Marsanne provides structure, body and subtle spiciness, while Roussanne brings finesse, floral notes and acidity. Together they produce a wine with a rich mouthfeel and refined aromas.

The grapes are harvested by hand and carefully selected. Vinification is spontaneous with indigenous yeasts, without the use of fining agents or technical interventions. Everything is aimed at the pure expression of the terroir and the grape variety.

Maturation and education

After fermentation, the wine matures for about nine months “sur lie” in a combination of large wooden barrels (foudres) and barriques. During this period, there is no stirring or clarification, so that the fine yeasts can do their work. This maturation gives the wine structure, softness and depth, without losing its freshness. The wood influence is subtle and fully integrated.

Color, smell and taste

The wine presents itself in the glass with a clear, light golden color with a subtle green hue. In the nose a fresh aromatic expression immediately comes forward: white flowers, ripe peach, mirabelle, citrus zest and a touch of wet stone. When swirling, more layers are released, such as almond, fennel seed and light honey.

In the mouth, Les Potiers is lively and tight, with a remarkable purity. The taste profile combines juicy white stone fruit with lime, a salty minerality and fine spiciness. The structure is full and slightly creamy, but always supported by fresh acidity. The finish is long, clean and delicately dry with a subtle bitter signature.

A wine with gastronomic allure

Yves Cuilleron's Saint-Péray “Les Potiers” is an elegant white wine with serious content. It can be used widely at the table, with both fish and poultry dishes, and is a stylish alternative to white Burgundy. Thanks to the natural balance between body and freshness, it can be drunk young or left to mature for a few years.

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Les Potiers is best enjoyed at 10 to 12 degrees Celsius, served in a large wine glass.

• Baked scallops with lemon butter and parsley

• Grilled sea bass with fennel and saffron sauce

• Quail with tarragon cream sauce and roasted parsnips

• Risotto with mushrooms, aged Parmesan and truffle oil

• Lukewarm salad of goat cheese, walnut and honey vinaigrette