The Saint Peray AOC is smaller in size, covering just 90 hectares (222 acres). In the past, Saint Peray was famous for producing mostly sparkling wine, made from Roussanne and Marsanne. 90% of the wines were sparkling and only 10% were still wines. Today, it is the opposite: 90% of the AOC is producing still wines and only 10% is turned into sparkling wine. There are about 35 vignerons making Saint Peray.
Johann Michel Saint Peray Blanc has a shining golden yellow color. The wine is aromatic with white flowers such as acacia and honeysuckle. In the mouth, you will find some lanolin flavors as well as apricot and yellow ripe peach. The finish is long, delicate and balanced. Reminiscent of White Burgundy.
Great with fresh oysters, Grilled fish, Bresse Chicken cooked in a creamy sauce with morels ...
"Starting with the two whites from the young yet talented Johann Michel, the 2018 Saint-Péray has an exotic, sappy, green edge as well as notes of white currants, brioche, and honeyed minerality, with even a hint of mint. Medium-bodied, balanced, and concentrated, with a kiss of salinity, it’s a classic Saint Péray to enjoy over the coming 2-4 years."
- Jeb Dunnuck (December 12th 2019), 91 pts
- Jeb Dunnuck (March 27th 2019), 92 pts
Johann Michel is a self-taught winemaker who discovered his passion while tasting old bottles of wine with his grandfather. His first vintage was 1997. He works alongside his wife Emmanuelle, ...
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