Clairette Blanche
Clairette Blanche
Brotte 2023 La Fiole Côtes du Rhône Blanc
French White
Seventy percent Grenache Blanc is joined by equal fifteen-percent shares of Clairette and Viognier. The grapes receive gentle direct pneumatic pressing and the juice settles overnight at 10°C. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel at 16–18°C, without malolactic fermentation. The wine then rests on fine lees for six months with regular bâtonnage. Alcohol is 13.5 percent and residual sugar is 1 gram per litre.
BLANKbottle 2016 Nothing to Declare
South African White
Marsanne, Fernão Pires, Viura, Clairette Blanche, Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris and Viognier come from across the Western Cape. Herbal and anise notes accompany quince, Sicilian lemon, pear, peach blossom and apricot. Moderate acidity keeps the wine fresh, while an oily texture and fynbos scent shape the 13.5% palate. The cuvée pays tribute to vine smugglers who worked around restrictions to make wines from the grapes they wanted.
Famille Quiot Les Combes d’Arnevels 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc
French White
The vines occupy a single islet of plots on a hilly limestone plateau covered with white Urgonian rocks. The site lies in the northwest of the appellation, on a high plateau overlooking the Rhône. Winemaking includes pneumatic pressing, static cold settling, four months on the lees and no malolactic fermentation. Roussanne is vinified and matured separately in barrel before final blending.
Domaine Marcel Richaud 2021 Cairanne Blanc
French White
White flowers, nectarine, orange peel and honey appear in a velvety white. White-fruit flavours, salinity and freshness accompany a rich profile. The blend includes Clairette Blanche, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Viognier, Bourboulenc, Marsanne and Vermentino. Grapes are hand harvested, and the farming is organic. Most fermentation and ageing take place in concrete, with a smaller portion using 600-litre oak vessels.
Domaines Bunan 2024 Mas de la Rouvière Blanc
French White
Fresh orchard fruit leads, with a delicate aromatic lift and a lightly golden profile. The palate is supple and balanced, showing gentle weight while retaining a clean, easy flow. Smooth and composed through the finish, this understated southern French white is a natural partner for grilled fish, shellfish or softly seasoned Mediterranean dishes.
Gérard Bertrand 2022 Heritage An 77 Clairette du Languedoc
French White
Floral aromas of white flowers and honeysuckle open into ripe peach, Williams pear and other yellow fruit, with citrus and a faint almond note. The palate is refreshing and rounded, with an unctuous mid-palate balanced by crisp acidity and a clean, savoury mineral finish. Serve well chilled with grilled Mediterranean fish, shellfish, olives or fresh cheese.