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 CROZES HERMITAGE BLANC La Fille Dont J'ai Rêvé Domaine Gaylord Machon
Northern Rhône Rhône France 13.5% White
Roussanne, Marsanne.
70% Roussanne 30% Marsanne.
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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 co...(more info)
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2018 LIRAC Cuvée de la Reine des Bois Blanc Domaine de la Mordorée
Southern Rhône Rhône France 14.5% White
Bourboulenc, Roussanne, Picpoul, Viognier, Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Marsanne. Vegetarian
The oak in the 2018 Lirac Blanc La Reine des Bois has been pared back to only 10% (used barrels), allowing more melon fruit to show through than in the past. A blend of 35% Grenache, 25% Clairett...(more info)
Joe Czerwinski, www.robertparker.com
2017 CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE Tradition Domaine Jean Royer
Southern Rhône Rhône France 15.5% Red
Syrah, Grenache.
All three of the 2017s showed well. The 2017 Châteauneuf-du-Pape has classic sweet red fruits, spice, and floral notes, and it’s medium to full-bodied, silky and elegant. The blend is 90% G...(more info)
Jeb Dunnuck, www.jebdunnuck.com
2018 SAINT JOSEPH Blanc Domaine G&J Bott
Northern Rhône Rhône France 13.5% White
Roussanne, Marsanne. Organic
This superb blend of 70% Roussanne and 30% Marsanne is a really successful White St Joseph. Their vines are just north of St Pierre de Boeuf, as with all their whites they train their vines up po...(more info)
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2017 CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE La Dame Voyageuse Domaine de la Mordorée
Southern Rhône Rhône France 14.5% Red
Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre. Vegetarian
A rich and attractively ripe nose with very juicy, attractive berry flavors. This has a super rich feel and delivers such impressive depth and length of fine, supple and gently grainy tannin on t...(more info)
James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.comORDER
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