Modern, oaked white blend from an innovative coop near Uzes, France. 40 Viognier, 30 each Grenache blanc and Roussanne. Bought this in 2012 at the coop. Label advises to drink within 3 years. Which would have been last summer. Label advises drinking temp of 10•C, which is the exact temp of my cellar right now. So this was an easy choice to open.
On the nose: grapefruit, light pineapple, roasted sesame, light oak, orange, rosemary, toasted coconut.
Med body, nicely balanced acidity. Grapefruit juice, sesame oil palate. Pepper, grapefruit, liquorice finish. Reminded me of a SA white oaked blend, which is not a bad thing. — 10 years ago
New appellation created in 2012, upgraded from Cotes du Rhone. Assemblage made of Viognier, Marsanne, Rousanne, Grenache Blanc. Bits of chardonnay-like banana on the nose, next to licorice. Firm acidity, spicy finish. — 10 years ago
Superb young wine, tasted like Bourgogne😋 — 11 years ago
Beat white wine I've had in years. — 11 years ago
Anniversaire de Françoise D. — 12 years ago
Loved this fruity blend with high notes and smooth finish. Enjoyed it with flatbread pizza that was topped with goat cheese, mushrooms, and artichokes. — 10 years ago
Dry, simple, more like beer, crisp — 10 years ago
St-Julien 2003, 3rd wine of Pichon Lalande, surprisingly NOT mature! — 11 years ago
Sur une salade niçoise impeccable — 9 years ago
Such an awesome everyday house wine I am in love. Ok I know another Rhone but I can't help what I love!
— 10 years ago
Bel assemblage équilibré gras en bouche avec pointe d'acidité en final apéro ou chèvre affiné au top — 11 years ago
Been wanting to try this for a while. Slightly raspy tannins with greener profile than the Pichon Longueville 86 or Latour 94, and drier finish. Light tannic grip and more green peppers on the nose. Good stuff. Can still keep. — 11 years ago
A little sweet but very complex and a great example of French cider from Normandy — 11 years ago
It's rose season playahs! — 11 years ago
Alix de T'Serclaes
JE's Birthday date... Color divine, nose faded but still a good palate. Should have been exceptional but too late.. 69 years later With a "biche terrine aux airelles" handmade. Lovely — 9 years ago