2022 Roussanne
Ingredients: Ingredients: Estate Biodynamic Organic Grapes, minimum effective sulfites
Nutritional Information: per 5-oz. serving: 102 calories, sugar 0.1 grams, carbohydrates 2 grams fiber/fat/protein 0
Technical Information: 11.5% alcohol, RS 0.5 g/L, TSO2 10 mg/L, pH 3.39, TA 6.2 g/L
Unfined and Unfiltered - Vegan Friendly
Packaging: Bottle Weight: 467 grams, no capsule, corks origine by DIAM, tree-free labels.
Press:
93 Points - The Wine Enthusiast - “Acidity that causes hairs to stand upright makes this a pretty thrilling sipping experience. Fermented and aged in concrete tanks, this mineral-laden Roussanne hits first with aromas of toasted pumpkin seeds, earth, herbaceous daisies and green tea. Green apple, zesty lemon and yellow grapefruit flavors are as pure as the driven snow.”
Excellent 91 Points - Jeff Kralik - Ridiculously Responsible bottle (470g; 1lb 0.5oz). Under DIAM5. 100% Roussanne. Another stellar wine from one of my favorite producers; Troon seems to do everything right in regards to preserving the planet while making stellar wines. Add this to the list. While I view Roussanne as a bifurcating variety (you either love it or hate it), I feel this iteration can appeal to both sides. Straw to yellow in the glass with fantastic fruit aromas of lemon rind, guava, and mango. Add in a bit of honeysuckle and spice and we are getting there. The palate is round, full, and robust, all while being tart and angular. Tons of contrast, oodles of tropical fruit, and loads of great vibes. Excellent. 91 Points.
Winemaker Notes from Nate Wall
The grapes for our 2022 Roussanne were harvested on September 30, 2022 at 3.16 pH and 19.7° Brix. This high acid, lower sugar chemistry was perfect for the inaugural use of our new concrete egg. Concrete vessels allow for the expression of real purity of fruit, with no flavors being added or altered by the vessel itself (unlike new toasted French oak barrels for example). Concrete also seems to support or highlight minerality in a wine, especially with a grape like roussanne which is known for its mineral character, particularly when grown in cooler climates.
After harvest, the grapes were pressed, and the juice was allowed to settle in a stainless steel tank for 24 hours before being racked into the concrete egg. As with all wines from Troon, no additives, acid or sugar adjustments, enzymes, or sulfur additions were used at crush. Primary fermentation occurred spontaneously with indigenous/native yeasts and bacteria, and the wine had a long, cool fermentation that didn’t finish until February of 2023. The wine remained aging in the concrete egg until it was racked to a tank just before being bottled in September 2023, unfined and unfiltered, with a small amount of sulfur added.
11.5 % alcohol, 73 cases produced
