La Vigne du Roy 2014
Côtes du Rhône AOC
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Luscious, yet lithe and exceptionally refreshing, this Roussanne based blanc is equally at home as an apéritif or when partnered with food. Its rich, creamy mouthfeel and complex apricot and peach fruit character are balanced by delicious freshness.
£10.49 per bottle
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Wine Details
- White - Dry
France- Pale gold
- White blend
- 9.75 Units
- 13% ABV
- 750 ml
- 31 December 2017
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Fresh and lively with peach, apricot and a hint of orange zest
Aroma
Subtle jasmine aromas with quince and peach
The Wine
Even Rhône aficionados could be fooled into thinking this humble Côtes du Rhône from the southern part of the region might have a more prestigious pedigree. Everything from its pleasing golden colour to its lively stone fruit aromas and rounded complex flavours hint towards a white Châteauneuf du Pape. In fact for many the only giveaway would be the missing Châteauneuf embossing and, of course, the more modest price. Key to its balance and poise were the cooler conditions of the 2014 vintage which gave grapes a longer time to ripen to maturity and develop deep layers of flavour, whilst retaining freshness and aroma. Layered with ripe peach and apricot, with hints of citrus, honey and jasmine, this is a fine partner to chicken or fish.
"This could embarrass a white Châteauneuf at double the price! Classic France at its best"
Robin Langton
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