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

The barrel-aged Clos La Roquète Blanc Châteauneuf-du-Pape from the Rhône Valley wine-growing region presents itself in the glass in a dense light yellow. When swirling the glass, this white wine reveals high viscosity, which shows in pronounced church windows on the rim 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 off by gingerbread spice, garrigue and oriental spices contributed by aging in wooden casks.

This wine delights with its elegantly dry flavor profile. It was bottled with only 1.5 grams of residual sugar. This is a genuine quality wine that clearly stands out from simpler qualities and thus, despite all its dryness, this French wine enchants with the finest balance. Flavor does not necessarily require a lot of sugar. Thanks to its lively fruit acidity, Clos La Roquète Blanc Châteauneuf-du-Pape presents itself on the palate impressively fresh and vibrant. On the finish, this wine with good aging potential from the Rhône Valley wine-growing region finally captivates with beautiful length. Once again, hints of apple and white currant appear. In the aftertaste, mineral notes of the clay- and sand-dominated soils join in.

Vinification of 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 clay and sand soils. Naturally, Clos La Roquète Blanc Châteauneuf-du-Pape is also shaped by the climate and winemaking style of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. In the best sense of the word, this French wine can be described as an Old World wine that presents itself in an exceptionally impressive way. After harvesting, the grapes are quickly brought to the winery. There they are sorted and gently crushed. Fermentation then takes place in stainless steel tanks and large wooden vats at controlled temperatures. Vinification is followed by 7 months of aging in oak barrels.

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

Enjoy this white wine from France well chilled at 8-10°C as an accompaniment to baked feta parcels, spicy lamb curry or a potato and salmon skillet.

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

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

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

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