Most of us are familiar with red Rhone wines, white Rhone blends, although less common are gorgeous winter whites and a must try!
This is a classic Rhône blend dominated by Roussanne (an intoxicating little grape with notes of acaia and honey) alongside Grenache Blanc. The blend is haracterised by floral hints and exotic fruits, the palate is creamy, rich and full flavoured with refreshing flavours of apricots, spicy, mineral notes balanced by a crisp, zesty finish.
92 Points "What a beautiful nose of peaches, apricots and orange blossoms this white Rhone has. On the medium-bodied palate it is at once succulent, elegant and charming, the wine gaining in depth in the long and polished finish. A cuvee of grenache blanc, clairette and roussanne. Drink now."
The Details:
Country: France
Region: Rhone
Style: Medium bodied, stone fruit, spice, honey, floral, creamy
Grape: Roussanne 50%, Grenache Blanc 35%, Clairette 15%
Abv: 13%
Producer
André Brunel's family first settled in Châteauneuf du Pape in the 17th century and has been fully committed to making wine for five generations. In 1971, André Brunel took over the reins and expanded the estate. His talented skills earned him worldwide recognition for the intensity and concentration of his wines. Today, the family estate covers 22 hectares in Châteauneuf du Pape and 40 hectares in the Côtes du Rhône and is sustainably cultivated and HVE certified. It is now in the hands of André’s son, Fabrice, who having installed a brand new state-of-the-art winery, continues the family tradition of combining modern technical expertise with the traditional power of the region to produce wonderfully balanced wines.
