Dark golden in color. Complex nose with Indian spices, and sweet notes of honey and citrus. Full bodied and soft with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with ripe citrus fruits, lemons, spices, earth, herbs and white pepper. Tangy finish with limes. This is a tangy and interesting white Bandol with some age. Rich and fruit forward. This 6 year old feels much older than it is. Spicy with an oxidized feel. Complex, nicely balanced and entertaining. A blend of 55% Clairette and 45% Ugni Blanc from 80 year old vines. Aged for 5 months on the lees in egg shaped concrete vats. 13.5% alcohol by volume. 89 points. $30.

Domaine La Bastide Blanche Cuvée Estagnol Bandol Blanc 2019, Provence, France

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Bosquet des Papes A la Gloire de Mon Grand-Père Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2022, Rhone, France Bosquet des Papes A la Gloire de Mon Grand-Père Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2022, Rhone, France Ruby in color with a reddish rim. Nice nose of fresh red fruits. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with cherries, plums, light oak, chocolates, licorice, coffee, spices, tobacco leaf, light earth and herbs. Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries. This is a delicious Grenache from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Elegant and nicely balanced. The 2022 vintage was excellent, and it shows. Already drinking beautifully. Very approachable, complex and rich. The high alcohol is already well integrated. Easy drinking right out of the bottle, and better with airtime. Still young, and needs 5 years in the bottle to mature properly. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years. Has good potential to become a 94+ point wine. Very tasty by itself as a sipping wine or with food. A blend of 98% Grenache with a touch of Cinsault and Clairette. Grapes from 70 year old vines were aged in large French oak barrels for 15 months. A small production of less than 8,000 bottles. 15.5% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $80.

Bosquet des Papes A la Gloire de Mon Grand-Père Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2022, Rhone, France

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Domaine Bois de Boursan Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2024, Rhone, France Pretty nose of white flowers with citrus fruits. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with lemons, apples, pears, light earth, herbs and spices. This is a very tasty white wine from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Rich and inviting, with a soft mouthfeel. Nicely balanced, complex and elegant. Still young and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, but already enjoyable even by itself. Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 years. A touch buttry, fresh and easy drinking. A good quality wine, and good by itself or with food. A blend of 35% Clairette, 35% Grenache Blanc, 15% Roussanne and 15% Bourboulenc. A small production of only 3,000 bottles. 13.5% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $50.

Domaine Bois de Boursan Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2024, Rhone, France
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Wine label for Émerade de Malijay by Famille Deltin. White wine. from Ventoux, Rhône Valley, France. Grenache Blanc, Clairette

...Perfect for a bonito puré. When paired with the bonito, it tastes almost like a dryer, chill Albariño. 2/2

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Wine label for Domaine des 2 Ânes Les 10 Ânes Blancs by SCEA Roux-Terrier. White wine. from Corbières, Languedoc, France. Grenache, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Terret, Maccabeu

Wine label for Domaine des 2 Ânes Les 10 Ânes Blancs by SCEA Roux-Terrier. White wine. from Corbières, Languedoc, France. Grenache, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Terret, Maccabeu

Domaine des 2 Ânes Les 10 Ânes Blancs by SCEA Roux-Terrier (2024) - 3½ ⭐

Lime, lemon, sweet lime, stone. Lively, fruity, tasty, fresh.

Makes you nostalgic for summers past.

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Bosquet des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2023, Rhone, France Pale gold in color. Earthy nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity and a light buttery mouthfeel. Dry on the palate with nice complexity. Showing limes, lemons, green apples, light grapefruits, herbs and spices. Nice length on the finish with bitter herbs. Needs a couple of years of bottle time to mature properly, but already very approachable. Earthy and entertaining. Elegant and buttery. A good food wine. A blend of 45% Clairette, 35% Grenache Blanc and 20% bourboulenc. 13% alcohol by volume. 90 points. $45.

Bosquet des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2023, Rhone, France

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Domaine du Pegau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée Blanc 2023, Rhône, France Light golden in color, with an elegant nose. Light to medium in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with nice complexity. Showing lemons, citrus, limes, green apples, light earth, herbs, spices and minerals. Long finish with limes. This is a very young white blend from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Nicely balanced with nice complexity. Elegant and fruity. Needs a couple of years in the bottle to mature, and will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years. Easy drinking and good by itself or with food. A blend of 60% Clairette, 20% Grenache Blanc, 10% Bourboulenc and 10% Roussane. Aged for 8 months in stainless steel vats. A small production of only 4,000 bottles. 14% alcohol by volume. 90 points. $80.

Domaine du Pegau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée Blanc 2023, Rhône, France

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Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Prestige 2023, Rhône, France Pale lemon in color with a beautiful nose. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate and slightly buttery, with nice complexity. Showing limes, pears, citrus, green apples, herbs, earth, light vanilla, light oak, spices and white pepper. Long finish with lemons and spices. This young white Châteauneuf-du-Pape is starting to drink nicely now, but needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Easy drinking and complex. Good right out of the bottle, and better when not too cold. Will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years. Would be nice to revisit it in 3 years and see how it evolves. Elegant and good by itself or with food. A blend of 70% Clairette, 15% Roussanne and 15% Grenache Blanc. Aged for 14 months in neutral French oak barrels. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $100.

Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Prestige 2023, Rhône, France

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Dark golden in color. Strong nose and full bodied with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with nice complexity. Showing lemons, ripe apples, light cedar, vanilla, light honey, herbs, light tropical fruits and spices. Long finish with lemons and light almonds. This is a delicious white wine from Washington State. Elegant and rich. Complex and interesting. Reminds me of Sine Qua Non White. Already drinking beautifully, and will continue to age nicely in the next 7 to 10 years. Well balanced and a great sipping wine. A blend of 93% Roussanne with 7% Clairette. Aged for 15 months in (50% new) French oak barrels. Unfiltered and unfined. 14.7% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $85.

WeatherEye Vineyards Estate Roussanne 2022, Columbia Valley, Washington State

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Pale yellow in color. Light to medium in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate and elegant. Showing citrus, apples, light earth, herbs, spices, sea salt and white pepper. Nice finish with limes and light almonds. This is a very tasty white blend from Bandol. Rich, but not extracted. Nicely balanced and complex. Spicy and entertaining. Will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years. Easy drinking and good by itself or with food. A very interesting wine. A blend of 55% Clairette, 15% Bourboulenc and 15% of local grapes. Aged in stainless steel vats and large French oak barrels. 13.5% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $60.

Chateau de Pibarnon Bandol Blanc 2023, Provence, France

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Clos Saint Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2023, Rhone, France Light golden in color. Pretty nose with light flowers and citrus notes. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with lemons, green apples, herbs, earth, citrus and spices. Tangy and spicy finish with limes. This is a very tasty white blend from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Complex and interesting with a buttery mouthfeel. Elegant and rich. Drinking very nicely now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years. A good quality wine. Good by itself or with food. A blend of equal parts of Grenache Blanc, Bourboulenc, Roussanne and Clairette. A small production of less than 5,000 bottles. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $65.

Clos Saint Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2023, Rhone, France

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Light gold in color. Aromatic nose of flowers, citrus, lemons, apples, earth, herbs and spices. Full-bodied with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with citrus, limes, green apples, herbs, earth, spices and minerals. Tangy finish with limes and herbs. This is a delicious and spicy White blend from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Complex and interesting. Showing a surprisingly complex nose for its age. Elegant and nicely balanced. Still young, but already engaging, and will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 10 years. This special Cuvée from a great vintage in Southern Rhone, is neither bitter nor tart, and a great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with food. A blend of Grenache, Roussanne, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Picpoul Blanc and Picard, all from Old Vines. A small production of only 4,000 bottles. Aged for 6 months in used oak barrels. 13.5% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $110.

Domaine de Beaurenard Le Boisrenard Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2022, France

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Consider White Cotes du Rhone: Louis Bernard 2023 Many people think of red Rhône wines, but there are terrific white wines as well.  I received a bottle of Louis Bernard Côtes du Rhône 2023 to tell you about.  It is a blend that features Grenache Blanc, Bourboulenc, Clairette, and Roussanne grapes.   Grenache Blanc is a full-bodied white grape with a round mouthfeel, offering ripe pear, green apple, and citrus aromas, often accompanied by a subtle herbal or saline note.

Consider White Cotes du Rhone: Louis Bernard 2023
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Pale lemon in color. Strong nose and medium plus in body with medium plus acidity. Dry on the palate with nice complexity and a soft mouthfeel. Showing limes, grapefruits, gooseberries, earth and spices. Long finish with limes and almonds. This is a delicious Bandol white. Rich, tangy and fruit forward. Has a New world Sauvignon Blanc feel. Expressive and spicy. Complex and nicely balanced. Really enjoyed the nose here. Would be nice to revisit it in 3 years and see how it evolves. A great sipping wine that will pair nicely with food too. A blend of 60% Clairette, 30% Ugni Blanc with 10% Vermentino and Bourboulenc. Grapes are handpicked, and aged for 10 months in used oak barrels. 12.5% alcohol by volume . 92 points. $50.

Domaine Tempier Bandol Blanc 2023, Provence, France

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Pale lemon in color with a golden hue. Fresh and rich nose of citrus, lemons, apples, pears and light earth. Medium plus in body and buttery with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with apples, apricots, pears, lemons, light earth, spices and white pepper. Nice finish with limes and earth notes. This is a very tasty white wine from Bandol. Rich and fruit forward. A great entry level white wine. Nicely balanced and easy drinking. Showing nice complexity with elegance. Spicy and interesting. Good by itself or with food. A blend of 62% Clairette, 13% Ugni Blanc, 10% Bourboulenc, 9% Rolled and 6% Sauvignon. 13.5% alcohol by volume. 90 points. $25.

Domaine La Bastide Blanche Bandol Blanc 2023, France

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#YangarraEstate 2023 OVITELLI BLANC-a unique #biodynamic blend of #GrenacheBlanc/ #grenachegris/ #roussanne/ #clairette/ #bourboulenc- Sophisticated bouquet, of delightful aromas with a slick, stylish & sophisticated palate which has a lovely depth of flavours .
ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING!!

A fresh tasting White blend from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Still very young and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Light to medium in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate and complex. Showing lemons, green apples, white flowers, grapefruits, bitter herbs, earth, spices and white pepper. Tangy finish with limes and almonds. Would be nice to revisit it in 3 years and see how it evolves. A blend of 60% Roussanne, 30% Clairette and 10% Grenache Blanc. 14% alcohol by volume. 89 points. $40.

Chateau Fortia Châteauneuf-du-Pape Edmee Le Roy Blanc 2023, France

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Pale lemon in color. Nose with citrus, herbs and spices. Dry on the palate with mild complexity. Showing apples, lemons, spices and herbs. Medium finish with limes and almonds. Still young and needs a couple of years to mature properly. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years. Easy drinking and a good food wine. A blend of 40% Grenache, 40% Clairette and 20% Roussanne. 14% alcohol by volume. 89 points. $50.

Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Tradition Blanc 2024, France

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Chateau Vannières Bandol Blanc 2023, France Pale lemon in color. Strong nose and medium plus in body with medium plus acidity. Dry on the palate and complex. Showing citrus, apples, peaches, cloves, pears, spices, earth, light wood, herbs and white pepper. Long finish with herbs and spices. This is a delicious Clairette from Bandol. Elegant and nicely balanced. Fruit forward, rich and interesting. Neither bitter nor tart. Tasty and easy drinking right out of the bottle. Good by itself as a sipping wine, and will also pair nicely with seafood. A blend of 95% Clairette and 5% Bourboulenc from old vines averaging 40 years of age. Aged on the lees in new French oak barrels. 13.5% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $40.

Chateau Vannières Bandol Blanc 2023, France

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Yellow in color with a golden hue. Pretty nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate and buttery, with nice complexity. Showing lemons, apples, pears, light earth, light vegetables, herbs and spices. Medium finish with lemons and light almonds. This is a very enjoyable white wine from Cotes du Rhône. Fruit forward and elegant. Much nicer than I expected. Easy drinking and engaging. A good food wine that will pair nicely with seafood. A blend of 40% Clairette, 30% Bourboulenc, 20% Grenache blanc and 10% Ugni Blanc. Aged in stainless steel vats for 4 months. 14% alcohol by volume. 88 points. $20.

Domaine du Pegau Cuvée Lone Cotes du Rhône Blanc 2023, France

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A tasty and rich white blend from Vacqueyras. Medium plus in body with medium acidity and a nice mouth feel. Dry on the palate with mild complexity. Showing apples, lemons, pears, spices, herbs, earth and white pepper. Short finish and a tad bitter with bitter almonds. A blend of Clairelte, Roussanne, Bourboulenc and Viognier. 14% alcohol by volume. 87 Points. $30.

Domaine Montvac Melodies 2023, Vacqueyras, France

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