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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2018 FIRST FLIGHT Viognier Domaine G&J Bott
Northern Rhône Rhône France 13.5% White
Viognier.
This bright, pure Viognier comes from plots high up above Ampuis. It has a freshness to it that is hard to resist. Clearly Viognier, but miles from the heavy, fat Peachy style which is all too common here. This is nicely...(read more)
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2019 RASTEAU La Galopine Blanc Domaine des Escaravailles
Southern Rhône Rhône France 14.5% White
Viognier, Roussanne, Marsanne.
The Galopine is the top white from Escaravailles and opens with wild flowers, yellow plum, conference pear and chamomile. In the mouth the wine is textured with some complexing oak creaminess, stone fruits once again, sc...(read more)
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2019 LIRAC Cuvée de la Reine des Bois Blanc Domaine de la Mordorée
Southern Rhône Rhône France 14% White
Bourboulenc, Clairette, Viognier, Picpoul, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Marsanne. Certified Organic
A mix of most of the permitted white varieties (mostly Clairette, Grenache Blanc and Roussanne), the 2019 Lirac La Reine Des Bois Blanc is thrilling stuff, and I’d certainly put it up with any of the top Châteauneu...(read more)
Jeb Dunnuck, www.jebdunnuck.com
2018 CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE Tradition Domaine Jean Royer
Southern Rhône Rhône France 15% Red
Grenache, Syrah.
I loved the 2018 Châteauneuf Du Pape from Jean Royer. It's loaded with sweet kirsch and strawberry fruits and offers medium to full-bodied richness, sweet tannins, and a great finish. This is Grenache at its most e...(read more)
Jeb Dunnuck, www.jebdunnuck.com
2019 SAINT JOSEPH Blanc Domaine G&J Bott
Northern Rhône Rhône France White
Roussanne, Marsanne.
2019 St Joseph blanc, from 70% Roussanne & 30% Marsanne. You can feel the granite minerality in this wine, the nose is all floral, white flowers, honeysuckle, a very pretty wine. The mouthfeel if energetic, with a to...(read more)
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2018 CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE La Dame Voyageuse Domaine de la Mordorée
Southern Rhône Rhône France 14.5% Red
Mourvèdre, Grenache, Syrah. Certified Organic
Round and supple, the full-bodied 2018 Chateauneuf du Pape La Dame Voyageuse is a large-scaled ball of plum and blackberry fruit and savory nuances. Hints of mocha, black olive and licorice bring added interest to this s...(read more)
Joe Czerwinski, www.robertparker.comORDER
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