La Solitude Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2023
$29.90 inc. GST
Accolades:
92/100 – James Suckling
90/100 – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate (2022 vintage)
“Youthful nose of lemon blossoms, white peaches and Asian pears. Very elegant and vivacious for a white Rhone. Medium-bodied and polished palate, with a lovely saltiness at the finish that makes it feel crisper than the wine really is. A cuvee based on viognier and marsanne with clairette and grenache blanc. Vinified completely in stainless steel.” – James Suckling
Tasting Notes: A nose of citrus and apricot mixed with white flowers. A round and welcoming palate with a fresh and vibrant finish. Clairette brings freshness with citrus zest, Viognier aromatic richness, roundness, Grenache notes of white flowers. 30% Viognier, 30% Grenache Blanc, 30% Marsanne, 10% Clairette,. Match with grilled fish or Asian cuisine such as Yakitori, Tempura, Poke bowl. Can also be enjoyed as an aperitif on a sunny afternoon.
Winemaking: The grapes are picked early in the morning and fully destemmed. The pressing is soft to extract only the most noble juices. The fermentation takes place in thermo-regulated stainless-steel vats. The malolactic fermentation is not sought for this wine to preserve all the aromatic freshness. The wine is aged 6 months in vats on fine lees before being bottled.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Region: Rhône AOC, France
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