Brotte
Édition Limitée Expression Châteauneuf-du-Pape Clairette
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Domaine Barville Brotte Expression Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2023, France
Pale lemon in color.
Strong nose and medium in body with medium plus acidity.
Dry on the palate with limes, lemons, grapefruits, sweet apples, spices, herbs and earth.
Spicy finish with herbs and fresh black pepper.
A good quality wine that is not bitter nor tart. Nicely balanced and spicy. Showing mild complexity and a buttery mouthfeel.
Good by itself and better when properly chilled.
100% Clairette grapes were aged in 50% French Oak barrels and 50% clay Amphora. A tiny production of only 1,300 bottles.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
89 points.
$60.
Domaine Barville Brotte Expression Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2023, France
Pale lemon in color.
Strong nose and medium in body with medium plus acidity.
Dry on the palate with limes, lemons, grapefruits, sweet apples, spices, herbs and earth.
Spicy finish with herbs and fresh black pepper.
A good quality wine that is not bitter nor tart. Nicely balanced and spicy. Showing mild complexity and a buttery mouthfeel.
Good by itself and better when properly chilled.
100% Clairette grapes were aged in 50% French Oak barrels and 50% clay Amphora. A tiny production of only 1,300 bottles.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
89 points.
$60.