We have previously looked at one of the outstanding Carignans from Languedoc producer Domaine Rimbert. In this post, we place the spotlight on the domaine’s white blend. It is a blend of Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne and Rolle. In this particular wine, no specific variety is in the driving seat.
What we have is a highly aromatic wine, slightly floral in nature, with distinct notes of pear and apple. Not knowing what this wine is, one could easily place it in Alsace. Indeed, it is a wine that would appeal to those who favour aromatic varieties. As with all wines from Domaine Rimbert, it is a very attractive and engaging wine that has one yearning for more.
2010 ST CHINIAN BLANC
Producer: Domaine Rimbert
Variety: Southern Rhone White blend
Vintage: 2010
Region: Languedoc, France
ABV: 12.5%
Closure: Natural Cork
Format: 750ml
Retail price: $29.99
Date tasted: 8 July 2012
Tasting Note:
Bright lemon yellow. Very open and aromatically expressive bouquet of apple blossom, pear, fresh green apples. Dry, medium bodied and savoury, apple and pear to the fore on the palate which is slightly chalky in texture. Finishes long with balanced acidity.
Score: 16.5/20
What we have is a highly aromatic wine, slightly floral in nature, with distinct notes of pear and apple. Not knowing what this wine is, one could easily place it in Alsace. Indeed, it is a wine that would appeal to those who favour aromatic varieties. As with all wines from Domaine Rimbert, it is a very attractive and engaging wine that has one yearning for more.
2010 ST CHINIAN BLANC Producer: Domaine Rimbert
Variety: Southern Rhone White blend
Vintage: 2010
Region: Languedoc, France
ABV: 12.5%
Closure: Natural Cork
Format: 750ml
Retail price: $29.99
Date tasted: 8 July 2012
Tasting Note:
Bright lemon yellow. Very open and aromatically expressive bouquet of apple blossom, pear, fresh green apples. Dry, medium bodied and savoury, apple and pear to the fore on the palate which is slightly chalky in texture. Finishes long with balanced acidity.
Score: 16.5/20
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