Éric Texier

Adele Côtes du Rhône Blanc Marsanne Clairette

8.984 ratings
9.111 pro ratings
Côtes du Rhône, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Clairette, Marsanne
Cream Sauces, Chili & Hot Spicy, Veal, Asian Cuisine, Chicken, Pork, Shellfish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Fish
Top Notes For
Eric Urbani

Nice roundness to this

Nice roundness to this

1 person found it helpfulMay 29th, 2021
Charlie Abbott

Sommelier Casa Mono

8.9

This had a beautiful saline vein once it warmed up a bit. Round, white peach, anise.

This had a beautiful saline vein once it warmed up a bit. Round, white peach, anise.

1 person found it helpfulJan 23rd, 2019
Joyce Lin

100% Clairette on 2016 Vintage. Lemon zest, peach and apricot with pineapple aftertaste. Touch of honey note with savoriness. Round mouthfeel but still has great minerality. Dry, med plus acidity. A tasty and elegant clairette.

100% Clairette on 2016 Vintage. Lemon zest, peach and apricot with pineapple aftertaste. Touch of honey note with savoriness. Round mouthfeel but still has great minerality. Dry, med plus acidity. A tasty and elegant clairette.

1 person found it helpfulSep 3rd, 2018
Rachael Doob

Medium in body. Slightly round mouthfeel but balanced by crisp acidity. Some bitter almond notes and a long mineral finish. A touch of funky earthiness. Very enjoyable at a great price point.

Medium in body. Slightly round mouthfeel but balanced by crisp acidity. Some bitter almond notes and a long mineral finish. A touch of funky earthiness. Very enjoyable at a great price point.

1 person found it helpfulSep 2nd, 2018
Alex Alvärëz

Phenomenal, especially considering the price. Tangerines, lemon zest, white flowers and great freshness.

Phenomenal, especially considering the price. Tangerines, lemon zest, white flowers and great freshness.

1 person found it helpfulJan 15th, 2015
David McDuff

Wine Blogger McDuff's Food & Wine Trail, Importer David Bowler Wines

8.8

Blanc. 80% Clairette, 20% Marsanne.

Blanc. 80% Clairette, 20% Marsanne.

1 person found it helpfulAug 23rd, 2014
Mark Lindzy

Clairette FTW

Clairette FTW

Apr 25th, 2016
David Metcalf

Every time I have varietal clairette, I'm reminded why it's a blending grape, or a vermouth workhorse. Even a hipster effort, picked earlier, is drinkable but still just kinda flabby and uninteresting. Usually dig most of Texier's stuff, I'll pass on this. Honestly, wasn't expecting a lot. 🥱🍏🌰

Every time I have varietal clairette, I'm reminded why it's a blending grape, or a vermouth workhorse. Even a hipster effort, picked earlier, is drinkable but still just kinda flabby and uninteresting. Usually dig most of Texier's stuff, I'll pass on this. Honestly, wasn't expecting a lot. 🥱🍏🌰

Jan 26th, 2021
Diane M. Napolitano

From Vanderbilt Ave. Wine Merchants. Salt, vanilla, stone fruits, pears, toasted sugar, almonds, lots to unpack 😋

From Vanderbilt Ave. Wine Merchants. Salt, vanilla, stone fruits, pears, toasted sugar, almonds, lots to unpack 😋

May 10th, 2024
Ben Lehman

Don’t always love southern Rhône whites, but this was really well balanced and tasty

Don’t always love southern Rhône whites, but this was really well balanced and tasty

Apr 30th, 2024