Freddy R. Troya

9.4

Grandes Terres – Côtes du Rhône Blanc “Urban Series” 2021
Côtes du Rhône AOP – Rhône Valley, France 🇫🇷

Overview
A beautifully assembled white Rhône blend: 40% Clairette, 20% Grenache Blanc, 20% Marsanne, 10% Roussanne, 10% Viognier. Crafted from old vines, this cuvée reflects the traditional richness of the region, yet under the winery’s playful “Urban Series” concept that frames it as fresh, modern, and “à la française.”

Aromas & Flavors
Delicate floral notes leap from the glass, followed by ripe stone fruit, honeysuckle, and citrus zest. The Viognier adds a whisper of apricot, while the Marsanne and Roussanne bring subtle almond and herbal undertones.

Mouthfeel
Lively acidity cuts through a rounded, silky texture. The balance is superb, vibrant up front with a long, elegant finish.

Food Pairings
Perfect with Provençal cuisine , think grilled sea bass, herb-marinated chicken, or a classic Niçoise salad. It also shines on its own as a polished aperitif.

Verdict
A Rhône white that keeps you hooked sip after sip. Authentic yet stylish, it showcases the charm of blending tradition with a modern edge.

Did You Know?
Clairette, which makes up nearly half of this blend, is one of the oldest authorized white grapes in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Historically prized for its freshness and lift, it was often used to balance richer varietals like Roussanne and Grenache Blanc, a tradition still alive in Rhône whites today. — 15 days ago

Tatiana Ernst

8.9

Soft and easy drinking. Nice acidic balance. Another great Chilean wine à la française.

— 9 years ago

Tara Abernethy

9.0

Wow! Creamy mineral delight! Well balanced and fresh! Fireworks! Feux d'artifices pour la fête nationale française!🎉 — 9 years ago

with Janice

"Odedi"

8.9

Pale lemon in color with a golden hue.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and medium sized bubbles.

Dry on the palate with mild complexity.

Showing lemons, apples, pears, light earth, light yeast, minerals and spices.

Nice finish with light herbs.

A very tasty and easy drinking Sparking Chardonnay from France.

Nicely balanced and elegant.

Good by itself or with food, and better when properly chilled.

11.5% alcohol by volume.

89 points. — 5 months ago

"Odedi"

9.0

Light straw in color with a golden hue.

Very aromatic nose of lemons, white flowers, yeast, green apples, grapefruits, minerals, spices, herbs and white pepper.

Light bodied with high acidity and a lot of tiny bubbles.

Dry on the palate with green apples, grapefruits, bread, spices and white pepper.

Medium plus in length with limes and bitter almonds.

A well balanced sparkling wine from France. Enjoyable by itself or with food. Good quality, fruity and refreshing.
I had it at the end of the meal, by itself. This is delightful.

10.5% alcohol by volume. — 9 years ago

Terri Sibal

9.2

Very smooth and buttery — 9 years ago

Ming L

8.9

Is the Brut Reserve the same as Brut La Française, just different names for different regions?
This bottle was disgorged in 2015 but I don’t know the based vintage. A bit more advanced than I expected with light oxidative note. Fine bubbles are persistent but lacking a bit of energy.
Still very delicious. — a year ago

Donald Williams

8.9

Just the right thing for takeout veal Française and shrimp scampi. — 5 years ago

with Bonnie

Rob Mcalister

8.9

dry, bright that goes great with tricolore salad, käsekrainer side. — 9 years ago

Robert LoCascio

9.5

Pineapple favors and a really unique wine. Great for being created here. Must have a dedicated winemaker and probably uniquely crazy to try it in such conditions. Bravo! — 10 years ago