Pierre Gonon - Les Oliviers 2019 White
AOC Saint-Joseph - 75cl
| Color: White |
| Region: Rhône |
| Appellation: Saint-Joseph |
| Producer: Pierre Gonon |
| Vintage: 2019 |
| Grape Variety: Roussanne - Marsanne |
| Format: 75cl |
| Environmental Approach: Organic |
| Bottles per year: 38 000 bottles |
Located in Ardèche, specifically in Mauves, the Pierre Gonon estate is a family-owned vineyard covering 10 hectares that produces exclusively under the AOC Saint-Joseph designation. Brothers Pierre and Jean Gonon have elevated the estate to the pinnacle of the appellation through their uncompromising work in the vineyard. They have been certified organic since 2011. The estate prefers the freshness of the grapes over excessive ripeness. The whites can age for 10 years, if not longer. The reds offer a nuanced interpretation of Syrah, never overly demonstrative.
Vineyard and Grape Varieties: Saint-Joseph Blanc "Les Oliviers" is made primarily from two grape varieties, Marsanne and Roussanne. The vines are planted on granite soils, often in high-altitude parcels, where the terroir and climate contribute freshness and a strong mineral character to the wine.
Organic Viticulture and Vineyard Care: The Gonon family practices organic viticulture, meticulously tending their vines while minimizing chemical treatments. They use environmentally friendly methods to nurture the soil and vines, ensuring healthy, high-quality grapes.
Hand Harvesting: The grapes are harvested by hand at peak ripeness to ensure a perfect balance between acidity and sweetness. This method also allows for careful selection of the best grapes directly in the vineyard.
Pressing and Settling:
- After harvesting, the grapes are gently pressed to extract the juice without applying too much pressure, preserving the delicate aromas of the grape varieties.
- The juice is then left to settle (débourbage), allowing solid particles to naturally settle at the bottom of the tank for clarification.
Fermentation and Aging:
- Fermentation occurs in oak barrels or tanks, using indigenous yeasts to maintain the wine's natural expression of terroir. The Gonons use barrels that have been previously used (not new oak), ensuring that the wine’s flavors are not overpowered by woody notes.
- The wine is aged on fine lees, with occasional stirring (bâtonnage) to add roundness and volume. This aging process typically lasts 10 to 12 months.
Bottling: The wine is bottled either without filtration or with minimal filtration, depending on the vintage, to preserve its aromatic complexity and texture. Sulfur is used sparingly, just enough to stabilize the wine.
The result is an elegant white wine that combines complexity, minerality, and freshness. The Marsanne and Roussanne grape varieties shine in this Saint-Joseph Blanc, delivering aromas of white-fleshed fruits, flowers, and subtle minerality. "Les Oliviers" is a refined wine with excellent aging potential.
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All wines and other products come directly from the estates or their exclusive distributors. In some cases, rare and hard-to-find bottles have been purchased from private collectors or professionals. Our expertise guarantees the quality and authenticity of the bottles.
These are stored in the cellar, on Fondaudège Street, in their entirety. The most fragile and rare bottles benefit from aging in a Liebherr or La Sommelière wine cellar.
Shipping fees FRA & EU
VAT 20%
Free pickup at the Bordeaux store (61 rue Fondaudège)
Standard** (Mainland France, Corsica, Monaco) |
(Mainland France, Corsica) |
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| 1 bottle | 6,50 € excl. VAT | 5,25 € HT |
2 to 3 bottles | 9,50 € excl. VAT | 8,00 € HT |
4 to 17 btls | 12,00 € HT | 10,00 € HT |
| 600 € TTC or 18 bottles + |
Free |
Free |
Express D+1* (Mainland France, Corsica, Monaco) |
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| 1 à 3 btl |
24,54 € HT |
| 4 à 6 btl |
31,30 € HT |
| 7 à 12 btl |
36,19 € HT |
13 à 17 btl | 42,97 € excl. VAT |
Au-delà | On quotation |
Standard Delivery** |
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1 bottles | 18,25 € VAT excl. | 7,00 € VAT excl |
2 à 3 bottles | 18,25 € excl. VAT | 11,00 € VAT excl |
4 à 6 bouteilles | 22,00 € excl. VAT | 18,00 € VAT excl. |
7 à 12 bouteilles | 28,00 € excl. VAT | 18,00 € VAT excl. |
| 19 btls or more |
34,00 € excl. VAT | 25,00 € VAT excl |
✈️ Express Delivery (D+1) : ask us for a quotation
Standard Delivery** |
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1 to 3 bottles | 18,25 € excl. VAT |
4 à 6 bouteilles | 22,00 € excl. VAT |
7 à 12 bouteilles | 28,00 € excl. VAT |
| 19 btls or more |
34,00 € excl. VAT |
✈️ Express Delivery (D+1) : ask us for a quotation
VAT is that of the country of delivery: Bulgaria, Estonia, Slovakia 20%, Croatia, Sweeden 25%, Latvia, Lithuania, Czech Republic 21%, Finland, Geece 24%, Hungary 27%, Polan23%, Romania 19%, Slovenia 22%
Standard Delivery** |
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| 1 btl |
18,00 € VAT excl. |
| 2 to 6 btl |
25,00 € VAT excl. |
| 7 to 12 btl |
35,00 € VAT excl. |
13 to18 btl | 60,00 € VAT excl. |
19 btls or more | 75,00 € VAT excl. |
✈️ Express Delivery (D+1): Only on request
VAT is that of the country of delivery: Chypre 19%, Malte 18%
Standard Delivery** | |
1 to 3 btl | 59,41 € |
4 t 6 btl | 84,45 € |
7 to 12 btl | 142,69 € |
13 to 18 btl | 211,74 € VAT excl. |
19 btls or more | 285,27 € |
✈️ Express Delivery (D+1): Only on request
* Excluding weekends and remote areas (next-day delivery not guaranteed). Upon request only.
** Delivery time between 5 and 7 days (non-guaranteed).