I waited as long as I could to finally try but gave in. 66 Grenache Blanc/28 roussanne/6 Chenin Blanc. Inaugural vintage for the Saxum white.
As a fan of white Rhône style wines, I expected the youth to show in an overly savory/waxy way, but I was pleasantly surprised how open this was. Pop and pour. Medium gold in the glass. Classical roussanne notes of orange marmalade and apricot, alongside salted almonds and yellow fruits. Gorgeously opulent on the palate but the Chenin gives it a spine of acidity to keep it dancing. Honey-roasted cashews, honeycomb, lemon cream, underripe pineapple and a little beeswax.
This seems fairly open for business, so no regrets on opening. Little bit of air and it’s ready to rock.
I waited as long as I could to finally try but gave in. 66 Grenache Blanc/28 roussanne/6 Chenin Blanc. Inaugural vintage for the Saxum white.
As a fan of white Rhône style wines, I expected the youth to show in an overly savory/waxy way, but I was pleasantly surprised how open this was. Pop and pour. Medium gold in the glass. Classical roussanne notes of orange marmalade and apricot, alongside salted almonds and yellow fruits. Gorgeously opulent on the palate but the Chenin gives it a spine of acidity to keep it dancing. Honey-roasted cashews, honeycomb, lemon cream, underripe pineapple and a little beeswax.
This seems fairly open for business, so no regrets on opening. Little bit of air and it’s ready to rock.
Nov 30th, 2023
A blend of mostly grenache blanc, and roussame with a bit of chenin as well. This is a powerful, complex wine.
A blend of mostly grenache blanc, and roussame with a bit of chenin as well. This is a powerful, complex wine.
Mar 6th, 2023
Lots of petrol on the nose. Bit funky. Not bad, but not my favorite.
Lots of petrol on the nose. Bit funky. Not bad, but not my favorite.
Sep 24th, 2025
Wet rocks on a cool day, candied tropical fruits, some Asian spice particularly star anise, vanilla, all bottled up in a candle.
Wet rocks on a cool day, candied tropical fruits, some Asian spice particularly star anise, vanilla, all bottled up in a candle.
Mar 25th, 2022
Excelleny white from Justin Smith at Saxum, this is an unusual blend of grenache blanc (66%), roussanne (22%), and chenin blanc (6%). Hard to know how this might age, but it’s terrific right now. Threw a bit of sediment so it’s a bit cloudy - recommend standing this upright for a day before pouring.
Excelleny white from Justin Smith at Saxum, this is an unusual blend of grenache blanc (66%), roussanne (22%), and chenin blanc (6%). Hard to know how this might age, but it’s terrific right now. Threw a bit of sediment so it’s a bit cloudy - recommend standing this upright for a day before pouring.
Jan 30th, 2022
Honey melon, good acidity, big, pricey, 125$, touch bitter. 14.9%.
Honey melon, good acidity, big, pricey, 125$, touch bitter. 14.9%.
Aug 14th, 2021
Eric had this a year ago
Aug 18th, 2024
Betsy had this 2 years ago
Betsy had this 2 years ago
Nov 5th, 2023
Brian had this 4 years ago
Brian had this 4 years ago
Jan 29th, 2022Bob had this 4 years ago
Dec 4th, 2021
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
