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Vintage2018
RegionRhone Valley
AppellationChâteauneuf-du-Pape
Vine Age30 Years
Varietals Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Roussanne
Soil Type Clay soils formed from the decomposition of the limestone mother rock and on soils of a sandy texture
Sizes Available 750 mL, 375 mL, 1500 mL
Closure Cork
Food Pairing Easily the best wine for pairing with Lobster but also delicious with other seafood, puff-pastries, white meats or goat cheeses
Press2018: 91 Points Wine Spectator, 90 Points Robert Parker
2017: 91 Points, Wine Spectator & James Suckling, 93 Points, Editors' Choice, Wine Enthusiast
2016: GOLD, Judges' Selection, TEXSOM, 92 Points Wine Enthusiast
Vinification Pneumatic pressing, static cold settling, matured on the lees for 4 months. No Malolactic fermentation. The Roussane is vinified and matured in the barrel before final blending.
Tasting Notes Light yellow gold. Attractive, multifaceted aroma, youthful and moderately full, showing a mélange of quince and fennel complemented by a toasted note. The palate reveals more, notably ripe yellow fruits, spice and herbal highlights. At first open, the wine falls off slightly, then continues to reveal a persistent aromatic conclusion. Well-integrated acidity surfaces at the end together with a mouth-coating texture. - RB
