2013v. A Burgundy powerhouse brand meets southern France value. Pours a faint yellow. On the nose- almonds, oak, wax and chalky minerality. On the palette some soft and tart pineapple. I also get a little brioche sweetness that came out well with the savory flavor of a mild époisses cheese. Decent finish with a little saline and oak. 13.5% ABV. Overall, a great QPR for a Whole Foods-available Burgundy imitator, and also not a bad substitute for the more refined, floral viogniers from nearby Condrieu. Winemaker's site also says they make an unoaked Ardèche as well.
2013v. A Burgundy powerhouse brand meets southern France value. Pours a faint yellow. On the nose- almonds, oak, wax and chalky minerality. On the palette some soft and tart pineapple. I also get a little brioche sweetness that came out well with the savory flavor of a mild époisses cheese. Decent finish with a little saline and oak. 13.5% ABV. Overall, a great QPR for a Whole Foods-available Burgundy imitator, and also not a bad substitute for the more refined, floral viogniers from nearby Condrieu. Winemaker's site also says they make an unoaked Ardèche as well.
Dec 31st, 2016
Intenso, notas tostadas, notas ahumadas, en boca amargor, taninos maduros,
Intenso, notas tostadas, notas ahumadas, en boca amargor, taninos maduros,
May 30th, 2016
Ardèche, Rhône, France
