Tasting Notes

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Vinous Josh Raynolds - 01 May 20
Light, green-hued yellow. Vibrant, mineral-driven citrus and orchard fruit aromas are complemented by suggestions of saffron, violet and white pepper. Juicy and sharply focused on the palate, offering nervy Anjou pear, tangerine and honeysuckle flavors that pick up a smoky mineral nuance with air. Shows superb delineation and closing thrust, leaving lemon zest and bitter pear skin notes behind.
Drinking Date: 2020 - 2026
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.