Monier Perréol, Marsanne, Saint-Joseph Blanc, Northern Rhône, France 2020 orange The vineyards used in Pétalos

The vineyards used in Pétalos include estate vineyards and rented vineyards in and around the village of Corullòn

but this dry sparkler works well from the apéritif all the way through dessert

The fragrance of toasted wild hazelnuts is spiked with cinnamon

A distinctive color

A custom cuvée made for European Cellars by Martin Codax

Monier Perréol, Marsanne, Saint-Joseph Blanc, Northern Rhône, France 2020 orange The vineyards used in Pétalos100% Marsanne The Monier Perrol estate creates real gems still unknown to the general public and even to some lovers of Rhne Valley wines. This St Joseph Blanc is savory and mineral driven. The grapes, from 30 35 year old vines in granite soil, are pressed and then fermented in stainless steel. The wine undergoes malolactic fermentation and is aged in stainless steel tanks for 4 12 months. Jean Pierre Monier is as happy and as grateful a vigneron as