Esprit, Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2021

Brotte

Esprit, Côtes du Rhône Blanc
2021

Country
France
Regulated designation
Appellation origine controlée (AOC)
Region
Rhône Valley
Varietal(s)
Grenache 80 %
Clairette 10 %
Viognier 10 %
Colour
White
Sugar
Dry
Producer's website

About this winery

Four generations for this Châteauneuf-du-Pape house rooted in the heart of the Rhône Valley for more than 70 years. In 1931, Charles Brotte, the founder, moved to Châteauneuf-du-Pape and created a bottling cellar, to offer wine lovers to the character of this country. Later, it was the creation of the famous Pope's Vial, a true ambassador, exported to more than 95 countries. Today, La Maison Brotte is a dynamic and innovative group, which includes a vineyard of more than 60 hectares, Domaine...

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Production notes

Direct light pressing (pneumatic press). Cold settling overnight at 10°C. Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a low temperature between 16 – 18°C. No malolactic fermentation to preserve the freshness. Maturation on fine lees with regular stirring in stainless steel vats for 6 months. Bottling in March, April of the year following the harvest.

Tasting notes

Colour – Pale yellow with green hints. Nose – Aromas of exotic fruits, white flowers and citrus fruits. Palate – Wonderful complexity with notes of peach and apricot, this wine displays excellent freshness and length.