The 2023 Jean-Baptiste Souillard Marsanne is a beautifully textured and mineral-driven white Rhône from one of the Northern Rhône’s most exciting young vignerons. Produced from organically farmed hillside vineyards on granite-rich soils, the wine reflects Souillard’s meticulous low-intervention philosophy and focus on purity, freshness and terroir transparency. Crafted entirely from Marsanne, the wine balances the variety’s natural richness and waxy texture with remarkable tension and precision. The nose reveals ripe pear, white peach and preserved lemon layered alongside honeysuckle, almond skin and subtle smoky mineral notes, giving the wine impressive lift and complexity.
On the palate, it is light to medium-bodied with vibrant natural acidity, supple texture and a tightly focused mineral core. Layers of orchard fruit, citrus peel and delicate savoury complexity are balanced by saline freshness and granite-driven tension, finishing long, poised and beautifully persistent with excellent balance and finesse. Indigenous yeast fermentation and restrained élevage preserve the wine’s crystalline purity and energetic character while allowing the varietal and terroir expression to shine clearly through the wine.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2023 Jean-Baptiste Souillard Marsanne is a superb Northern Rhône white — textural, mineral and beautifully refined with outstanding freshness and complexity. Perfect with grilled seafood, roast chicken, creamy risotto, soft cheeses or richer shellfish dishes. Enjoy now through 2034+.
