Cotes du Rhone White Domaine l`Amandine, Southern Rhone, France
Cotes du Rhone White Domaine l`Amandine, Southern Rhone, France
Bourboulenc (20%)
Clairette (20%)
Marsanne (20%)
Roussanne (20%)
Viognier (20%)
An aromatic blend of Viognier, Marsanne, Roussane, Clairette and Bourboulenc. This white Cotes du Rhone is a pale gold in colour with notes of apricots and ripe pears on the nose. The palate is round with a fresh acidity and combines the stone fruit flavours with perfumed floral notes.
The Southern Rhone is home to many famous appellations with a great variety of soils and microclimates, though in general sees ideal growing conditions that are warm and dry, with the Mistral wind proving a defining feature. Grenache forms the backbone of southern Rhône blends, including Châteauneuf du Pape, Gigondas and Vacqueyras. With a range of varieties grown, the region sees a range of styles produced from quality red and white wines to the aromatic dessert wine Muscat de Beaumes de Venise.