Rhône
The Rhône is more commonly associated with red wine, but the whites deserve not to be overlooked. The soft gentle appeal of Marsanne and/or Roussanne and the pungent aromatics of Viognier are intriguing and alluring, whether blended or as varietals.
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2021 VIOGNIER Maison Bruyère & David
Northern Rhône Rhône France 12.5% White
Viognier.
The very essence of bright and fresh, crisp floral citrus notes, pear, peach and a touch of blossom, a delicious easy going Viognier.
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2022 VIOGNIER Sensation du Nord Domaine Patrick & Christophe Bonnefond
Northern Rhône Rhône France 13% White
Viognier.
2022 Sensation du Nord Viognier: We really liked this in 2020, in 21 there was very little because of the frost but thankfully in 2022 a return to normal volumes, which means, if you are looking for a more affordable app...(read more)
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2021 CÔTES DU RHÔNE Blanc Domaine la Bouïssière
Southern Rhône Rhône France 13% White
Clairette.
Thierry Faravel is a deep thinker when it comes to his wines. A tasting in the cellar is like watching an artist look at a painting and think where they could put different strokes, express different light, as the winema...(read more)
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2021 FIRST FLIGHT Viognier Domaine Graeme & Julie Bott
Northern Rhône Rhône France 13% White
Viognier.
With Graeme & Julie Bott you get a real sense of the new generation and the changing of the guard and style. Nothing exemplifies this more than the First Flight Viognier in 2021, a difficult vintage because of the Ap...(read more)
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2022 LA GALOPINE Côtes du Rhône Blanc Domaine des Escaravailles
Southern Rhône Rhône France 13.5% White
Marsanne, Roussanne, Viognier.
Honey, melon, mirabelle, white flowers, like biting into fresh stone fruit, nectarine, delicately textural, Beautiful clarity, bright acid, sleek and fresh, wonderfully mouthwatering.
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2021 LIRAC Cuvée de la Reine des Bois Blanc Domaine de la Mordorée
Southern Rhône Rhône France 14.5% White
Clairette, Bourboulenc, Picpoul, Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne, Viognier. Certified Organic
Grenache, Viognier, Roussane Marsanne, Bourboulenc 20% aged in oak 80% in stainless steel. Light & floral with notes of elderflower, peach, apricot. Lively fresh acidity pulls this in the right direction, this is per...(read more)
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2022 CÔTES DU RHÔNE Lieu-Dit Clavin Blanc Domaine de la Vieille Julienne
Southern Rhône Rhône France 13.5% White
Clairette, Bourboulenc, Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne, Viognier.
Vieille Julienne's much under appreciated and under the radar white Côtes du Rhône Lieu-Dit Clavin hails from a tiny 1.5 ha plot on the very north of the vineyard and from the steepest plot, mixing marlstone...(read more)
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2020 SAINT JOSEPH Blanc Les Parcelles Maison Bruyère & David
Northern Rhône Rhône France 14% White
Marsanne, Roussanne.
60% Roussanne & 40% Marsanne Bright and floral on the nose, green apple, pear and peach are backed up with generous amount of textured weight.
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2022 VIOGNIER Archette Clos de la Bonnette
IGP Collines Rhodaniennes Rhône France 14% White
Viognier. Bio-dynamic, Certified Organic
Light floral colour, nose ever so slightly closed on first inspection, a touch of apricot, ripe and round, floral, vibrant and juicy - flowing bright & floral.
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2020 SAINT JOSEPH BLANC Pierre Blanche Domaine Lionnet
Northern Rhône Rhône France 13.5% White
Marsanne, Roussanne.
Based in the village of Cornas, this estate is best known for its robust red wines, which come highly recommended. Like the rest of its range, this rare 100% Roussanne St-Joseph is grown organically. The vineyard is in t...(read more)
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2022 SAINT JOSEPH Blanc Domaine Graeme & Julie Bott
Northern Rhône Rhône France 12.5% White
Marsanne, Roussanne.
Another beautifully crafted wine from the Botts. Apricot & peach nectar with white blossom, a hallmark of the vintage, this is blended from 70% Marsanne & 30% Roussanne, all from granite and approx 9 months in Fr...(read more)
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