Very great wine, wood already integrated, good Valence in mouth, need sole year in cellar — 8 years ago
80% Marsanne and 20% Roussanne from vineyards in the small, not widely known Saint-Péray appellation south of Cornas and across the River from Valence. Vines are about 20 years old, rooted in decomposed granite and clay soil. Fermented and aged in oak barrels for 11 months. Fragrant, complex nose with aromas of pear skin, tropical fruit, citrus (tangerine) and minerals. Medium-bodied, quite opulent, but also fresh and mineral. Some citrus flavors — 3 years ago
FMature flowery aroma — 9 years ago
Great after breathing — 11 years ago
Good blend cab merlot typical of region good value good rabbis to valence the fruit. Needed some time to open — 4 years ago
Lovely Viognier from Uzés — 5 years ago
Hermitage Blanc from Jaboulet; 2011; muscular with a tomato salad in Valence (Sept); #drinkrhone #hermitage #blanc #jaboulet #2011 #uncorkedandcultivated #wineandfoodtour #france2015 — 9 years ago
Stefan Dolhain
Brézème is a tiny appellation near Valence, the most Northern part of the Côtes du Rhône. Monicault is a blend of Marsanne and Roussanne, aged in stainless steel. Exotic fruit and minerality go hand in hand. Very good mineral length. Abv.14%. — a month ago