2022 Domaine Charvin Cotes du Rhone Blanc, Rhone, France
$29.99
Grenache Blanc, Clairette 20 years old, Roussane 20 years old, Bourboulenc 60 years old
Vine Age: Average 40 years old.
Soil: Sandy, more clay based soil with galets roulés
Fermentation: Tank, fiber-glass tank
Laurent Charvin has only 10 ha of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Until recently, Laurent was almost the only grower to continue to vinify traditionally, with whole-cluster fermentations. Now, others are following his lead. In addition to leaving the stems, Laurent's élevage is uniquely undertaken in concrete tank - no barrel. Laurent is regarded as one of the top wine-makers in the appellation by Guy Julien, renowned owner of the restaurant Beaugraviére in Mondragon, as well as other top sommeliers and wine writers in France, with a two-star rating by Revue du Vin de France.
Specs
- Country France
- Region Rhône Valley
- Style White Wine
- Producer Charvin
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Grenache Blanc, Clairette , Roussane, Bourboulenc
- Food Pairings Braised Things, Roast White Meats, Fried Food, Stinky Cheese
- Characteristics Big Power, Flexes w/ Food, Icon, Dressed to Impress