Clos La Roquète Blanc Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Vignobles Brunier

The barrel-aged Clos La Roquète Blanc Châteauneuf-du-Pape from the wine-growing region the Rhône Valley shows in the glass in dense light yellow. When swirling the glass, this white wine reveals a high viscosity, which is reflected in strong church windows at the edge of the glass. Poured into a white wine glass, this Old World white wine reveals wonderfully expressive aromas of cherry blossom, white currant, apple and pear, rounded out by gingerbread spice, garrigue and oriental spices contributed by aging in wooden barrels.

This wine delights with its elegantly dry flavor. It was bottled with only 1.5 grams of residual sugar. This is a true quality wine, which clearly stands out from simpler qualities and so this Frenchman naturally enchants with the finest balance despite all dryness. Taste does not necessarily require a lot of sugar. Due to its vital fruit acidity, the Clos La Roquète Blanc Châteauneuf-du-Pape presents itself impressively fresh and lively on the palate. In the finish, this well storable from the wine-growing region the Rhône Valley finally inspires with beautiful length. There are again hints of apple and white currant. In the aftertaste, mineral notes of the soils dominated by clay and sand are added.

Vinification of the Clos La Roquète Blanc Châteauneuf-du-Pape by Vignobles Brunier

The basis for the powerful Clos La Roquète Blanc Châteauneuf-du-Pape from the Rhône Valley are grapes from the Clairette and Grenache Blanc varieties. In the Rhône Valley, the vines that produce the grapes for this wine grow on soils of clay and sand. Of course, Clos La Roquète Blanc Châteauneuf-du-Pape is also determined by climate and viticultural style Châteauneuf-du-Pape. This Frenchman can be called an Old World wine in the best sense of the word, with an exceptionally impressive presentation. After the harvest, the grapes arrive quickly at the winery. Here they are sorted and carefully crushed. Fermentation then takes place in stainless steel tanks and large wood at controlled temperatures. Vinification is followed by aging for 7 months in oak barrels.

Food pairing for the Vignobles Brunier Clos La Roquète Blanc Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Drink this white wine from France best well chilled at 8 - 10°C as an accompaniment to baked sheep cheese parcels, spicy curry with lamb or potato pan with salmon.

Awards for the Clos La Roquète Blanc Châteauneuf-du-Pape from Vignobles Brunier

In addition to an icon wine reputation, this Vignobles Brunier wine can also boast awards. In detail, these are for the 2018 vintage

• Wine Advocate Robert M. Parker - 92-94 points

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