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Vintage 2017
Region Rhone Valley
Appellation Chateauneuf 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
Press93 Points & Editors' Choice Wine Enthusiast, 91 Points Wine Spectator & James Suckling, 90 Points Wine & Spirits, Best Buy - 2017
TEXSOM International Wine Award - Gold, Judges' Selection - 2016
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
