Domaine de la Vieille Julienne, Cote du Rhone "Clavin" White 2024

Vineyard : 1,5 ha (3.7 acres)
Average age : 65 years old

On the heights of lieu-dit Clavin and at the northern limit of Chateauneuf du Pape, the estate was born in the 17th century. Today, this old vines vineyard consists of 20 hectares (50 acres), in one single block, shared out between red Châteauneuf du Pape "les Trois Sources", red Châteauneuf du Pape "Les Hauts-lieux" and red and white Côtes du Rhône named "Lieu-dit Clavin."

The grapes for the "Lieu-dit Clavin" Rhone white are located on the northern, steeper and cooler part of the domaine holdings. The white grapes are perfectly suited to the marlstone and limestone soils. Average age of vines is 65 years old.

Harvests entirely done by hand allow a first selection in the vineyard and a second selection when the grapes (transported in small boxes), arrive at the winery. The vinification continues to be traditional and the fermentation is natural, without any additions. The priceless natural yeasts located in the pruine (berry), reveals both singularity of each terroir and single expression for each vintage.

Tasting Notes : 

"Vibrant and harmonious, the 2024 Cotes du Rhone Lieu Dit Clavin Blanc opens with aromas of jasmine, white fruits, spices and herbs. Medium- to full-bodied, juicy and enveloping, it remains fresh and lively throughout, concluding with a long, ethereal finish. Despite its modest Côtes-du-Rhône appellation, it surpasses more than a few whites from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Drink to 2034."
92 points.
Yohan Castaing, Wine Advocate (October 2025)