Gouye Saint Joseph Gabouillon Vin de Table Rouge

The privately owned vines on the plateau from the village of Gabouillon, from which the wine borrows its name, are located high above the river, on a gentle north-facing slope just beyond the family vineyards within the Saint-Joseph appellation of origin. The soils here are also similar to the Saint-Joseph soils, mostly decomposed granite, and the vines are also old in age. Philippe Desbos' traditional winemaking approach means that the grapes are crushed with the feet, fermentation is spontaneous in open oak fermenters and maturation takes place in a combination of tanks and old barrels for just 7 months. Fresh, crisp fruit, white pepper and a deliciously fresh and juicy mouthfeel, which although lighter and without heavy structure is the definition of drinkability.