The Brotte family’s winemaking know-how for Châteauneuf-du-Pape expresses itself in the production of this prestigious Côtes du Rhône. They are descendants of the Barville family who have lived and grown grapes in Châteauneuf-du-Pape since 1880. For more than fifty years they grew grapes for their neighbors & in 1931 produced their own wine. This is a great wine that shows character and elegance, and honors the historical grape varietal, king of the southern Rhône: Grenache. To get the best out of Grenache, sustainable viticulture is applied, with a strict winter pruning in order to limit the yield in favor of concentration. The Grenache is always hand-picked at peak maturity.
Soft pear, honeycomb & white flowers on the expressive & exotic nose. Palate is soft & fleshy, with hints of white peach, apricot, green pear & spice, all framed by fresh citrus zest. This 100% Grenache Blanc is loaded with aromas of green apple, summer melon & citrus. There is a fat richness to the palate without being over saturated & flabby. Beautifully complex with notes of peach & apricot; displays lively freshness, gravelly minerality and great length.
