Tasting Notes

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Vinous Josh Raynolds - 01 May 20
Translucent yellow. Expansive nectarine, poached pear, honey and floral aromas sharpened by a zesty, building mineral flourish. Gently sweet and seamless on the palate, offering densely packed orchard and pit fruit flavors that are braced by a spine of juicy acidity. Shows excellent focus and mineral cut on the floral-dominated finish, where a gingery note adds closing spiciness and bite.
Drinking Date: 2021 - 2028
17.5
Jancis Robinson Richard Hemming - 15 Apr 19
Rich, sweetly fruited palate with superb oak integration giving sweet spice and vanilla. Such self-evident class, giving maximum flavour with minimal effort. (RH)
Drinking Date: 2018 - 2028
Rhone Vineyard Valley of Fine Wine

Rhone

The Rhône Valley in southeastern France is famed for its diverse wines. It's divided into Northern Rhône, known for Syrah-based reds and white wines from Viognier, Marsanne, and Roussanne, and Southern Rhône, which features blends like Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre. Northern Rhône wines, such as Côte-Rôtie and Hermitage, are intense and complex, while Southern Rhône's Châteauneuf-du-Pape is known for powerful, spicy reds. Top producers include E. Guigal, Domaine du Pegau, and Domaine Jean-Louis Chave, exemplifying the region's rich winemaking tradition.