Andre Brunel Les Cailloux Chateauneuf-du-pape Blanc 2008Product #22748
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Color/Type White Country/State France Price $30 - $50 Producer Andre Brunel Region Rhone: Chateauneuf-du-Pape Varietal Rhone Blend Vintage 2008 -
This is the only white Chateauneuf-du-Pape in the store. Why? I don't buy them - they're usually too expensive, too oily, too prone to oxidization, just plain too much. Then I had the chance to sit down with Andre Brunel in his tasting room in the Rhone Valley and taste this gem. 80% Roussanne with just 10% each of Grenache Blanc and Clairette, this is unusually bright, mineral, and complex. Lots of body and a touch of oil, but great balance and the finish has to be experienced to be believed. Drink on it's own, with freshwater fish in a rich sauce or even with Thai food laced with basil.
Rich but focused, with a gorgeous core of Jonagold apple, persimmon and lemon verbena notes backed by a mouthwatering salted butter finish. Offers lovely precision and length. Drink now through 2010. 400 cases made.Wine Spectator 92 points
