Laurent Brotte, Grand Vallon Grand Réserve Blanc, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône, France 2020
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Tasted by:
(at Tate Modern, London SE1, 20 Oct 2021)
Drinking Window: 2021 - 2024
White Châteauneuf is seldom seen at this price, and this vintage is a step up from the slightly flabby 2019, with zippy acidity enlivening the concentrated pear, peach and blossom notes, with more structure and interest from nutty, oaty oak tones. One for the Christmas turkey! Online and in store.
Producer
Laurent Brotte
Brand
Grand Vallon Grand Réserve Blanc
Vintage
2020
Wine Type
Still
Colour
White
Country
France
Region
Appellation
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Sweetness
Dry
Closure
Cork
Alcohol
13.50%
Body
Full
Grapes
3% Bourboulenc
85% Grenache Blanc / Garnacha Blanca
12% Roussanne