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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2017 LIRAC Cuvée de la Reine des Bois Blanc Domaine de la Mordorée
Southern Rhône Rhône France 14% White
Bourboulenc, Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Viognier, Roussanne, Marsanne, Picpoul
Harvested very early (from the 14th August) to preserve acidity, this has a greenish colour and is quite fat and round, with a juicy, green-fruit profile.
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2016 CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE Tradition Domaine Jean Royer
Southern Rhône Rhône France 15.5% Red
Grenache, Syrah
85% Grenache, 5% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre, with 5% Cinsault from La Crau. Deep colour. Both rich and restrained, a subtle dry fruit with a truffly, garrigue element. Wild berries and summer hedgerow....(read more)
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2016 CONDRIEU Les Ravines Domaine Rémi Niero
Northern Rhône Rhône France 14.5% White
Viognier
Very expressive nose, where Viognier fruit, with its notes of citrus and exotic pineapple are mixed with floral scents. The palate is both citrus-fresh and full, coating the mouth, and the finish...(read more)
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2016 CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE La Dame Voyageuse Domaine de la Mordorée
Southern Rhône Rhône France 15% Red
Grenache
Very Grenache expression; quite rich and full of fine tannins giving a volume and feeling of thickness on the palate. The fruit develops nicely and it never feels heavy. Gorgeous richness and length. A...(read more)
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2016 CONDRIEU Chéry Domaine Rémi Niero
Northern Rhône Rhône France 14.5% White
Viognier
From 70-year-old vines, the 2016 Condrieu Chéry is a bit more concentrated than Niero's Les Ravines bottling, but otherwise, it's similar in its aromas of crushed stone and pineapple. Like the ot...(read more)
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