…really had never experienced up to this point. The white is a blend of some pretty out there grapes. Clairette is the principal grape in addition to some Bourbolenc, Ugni Blanc and a skoche of Muscat Blanc. The acidity is wonderful as are the aromas which really leap from the glass. The structure is just brilliant and it has a track record for aging extremely well. I was hooked and needed to know everything I could about this amazing wine.
I quickly did some research when I got home and …
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…smaller plantings of Roussanne, Marsanne, Viognier, Clairette and Mourvedre added over the years; totally typical to this region of France.
What isn't so typical is the supreme quality and excellence of the wines. Expensive yes, but so worth sampling if you see them on a restaurant wine list. They are predominantly found in restaurants although one or two smaller independents might be lucky to secure a few bottles ( Hedonism Wines were mentioned as one London stockist). Production …
The whites are a blend of Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Bourboulenc, and others, including blends of Viognier, Marsanne, and Roussane. New oak is rarely used and the whites are fat, full bodied, high in alcohol, with low acidity.
Winemaking
The many different regions that make up the S. Rhone, combined with the different styles of producers, make for wines of many different flavor profiles and different winemaking techniques.
One style is fresh and fruity (especially with carbonic …
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This is a wonderful blend of all the permitted white Châteauneuf-du-Pape grape varietals. Very complex with almond, mineral and lime characters leading to hints of honey and ground nuts that this style develops, given time. The aromatics keep changing with floral prettiness, mineral notes and white pepper dominating the long finish.
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All six white varieties are given pretty much equal billing here ( Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Picardin, Bourboulenc…
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Daniel Brunier is forthright in describing the 2011 vintage; ‘we took some risks waiting for the end of the harvest' which was for this reason extended for nearly a month. The risks have clearly paid off and the blend is as usual, 65% Grenache, 15% each of Syrah and Mourvèdre and small volumes of Cinsault and the white grape Clairette. The 45 day maceration and extended maturation cannot hide the exuberant come-hither of the fruit. Beyond all this, as always, there is real …
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…corking methods. (Also a bit odd: the local rules establish a maximum content of 25% Clairette, with a minimum of 75% Muscat. Why not call it Muscat de Die?)
While this is my first time trying wine from this particular AOC, it was instantly familiar and I can see why it's being promoted now. In flavor, alcohol content, and sweetness, it is almost identical to the Italian Moscato d'Asti, which has become hugely popular here in the US. Sparkling Muscat wines are popping …
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…Villeneuve , which sells for around $ 10 and comes from organically grown Clairette grapes (one of the common white grapes of the southern Rhone).
There's nothing terribly remarkable about this wine. Except that it is simply perfect, to my taste anyway, for crab or other shellfish.
The wine is pale in color and fresh smelling with an unmistakable lemony aroma and flavor. The finish is not long or profound. It's just delicious.
There's even a little note on the back label …
…Chenin Blanc, Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Clairette Blanc and Palomino. As for the other two grapes, they might be Chardonnay, Semillon, Marsanne, or Verdelho. The concept behind this wine was that it should age well in the bottle, pair well with food, and reflect terroir. It succeeds well and this is a sublime wine, which dazzles with its complexity, flavors and structure. From an alluring nose to a compelling taste, this wine is sure to impress almost any wine lover. …
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…Grenache (red & white), 30% Cinsault, 13% Clairette, and 2% Others ( Syrah, Mourvedre, Carignan & Bourboulanc). It is produced through pressing and underwent stainless steel fermentation and then a short term of aging on the lees. It was a pale pink color, crisp, dry and elegant. Delicious and complex tastes of cherry, strawberry, and grapefruit with a mineral backbone. You should drink this Rosé year round.
5) 2008 Felsina Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia ($35-$45) …
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…Crémant de Die - produced in the Rhône Valley region using Clairette, Aligote and Muscat grapes.
Crémant du Jura - produced in the Jura wine region, located between Burgundy and Switzerland. White and rosé wines can be produced from Poulsard, Trousseau and Pinot Noir red grapes and Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Savagnin white grapes.
Crémant de Limoux - produced in the Languedoc region, specifically in the villages surrounding Limoux and composed primarily …
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