Julien Mus - Ju die Vie Blanc, Rhône, France (2022)

Classic white Rhone blend, perfumed, floral with great minerality and freshness. Clairette lifts this blend by bringing notes of peach, citrus fruit with balanced acidity - but there is weight, nuttiness and butterscotch too (when exposed to some air) over the generous body. 

After studying viticulture and winemaking in Beaune in Burgundy, Julien Mus returned to his family domaine on the outskirts of Chateauneuf du Pape in Bedarrides. Until then the grapes from the domaine were sold to the local cooperative. Julien has been working organically since 2012 and biodynamically since 2015; his vineyards consists of 10 hectares split between Chteauneuf du Pape, Cotes du Rhone and Vin de Pays designated vineyards near Courthezon.

Julien’s wines are very pure, extractions are light and vinification is done with minimal intervention not using any additives, exclusively in stainless or cement vats. No barrels are used including for the Chateauneuf du Pape wines. All wines are therefore marked by their minerality, refreshing acidity and purity. Making honest wines with typicity and terroir expression are Julien main goal