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Côtes du Rhône is located south of Burgundy and north of Provence, along (whatelse?) the Rhone. The impact of the climate, forests, lakes and hills, as well as pebbly soils, on the grapes grown here is striking and unmistakable. The Rhone Valley of France has a well-deserved reputation for fine red wines, but relatively few folks have tried its splendid whites. Though they account for only 5% of the region's production, good whites are by no means scarce. The Pierre Olivier 2007 Reserve Cotes du Rhone Blanc is a splendid example of the richness and exotic appeal of Rhone whites.
Cépages: Viognier 55%, Grenache Blanc 25%, Carignan 20% About the Producer: Pierre Olivier was the eldest son of a family whose vineyards had long been established in Burgundy. Early in his career, he became the cellar master for an important negociant in Burgundy. During this time, Pierre began to collect his own stock of premier Crus and unique village wines. These wines were hidden during and survived World War II. At the conclusion of the war, Pierre began to sell these wines to customers and further established his reputation as having an excellent nose and palate for the selection of outstanding wines. This tradition, as reflected by the worldwide recognition these wines routinely receive, the passion for viticulture and winemaking continues undiminished in the current generation. Tasting Notes: An elegant, easy and generous wine that bears the pleasant aromas of exotic fruits with a signature refreshing lightness. The bouquet of the 2007 Pierre Olivier Cotes du Rhone reflects its Mediterranean origins. The aromas are of peach and citrus fruits with tantalizing honeysuckle, lavender and hazelnut scents. The flavors are round, fat and soft with green apple, pear, and tangerine fruits accented by honey and hazelnut hints that linger pleasantly at the finish. The overall creamy, smooth texture ends in a crisp, clean and juicy finish allowing this Côtes du Rhône Blanc to accompany many summertime favorites.
Recommended Food Pairings: Try this sumptuous white with grilled fish - swordfish, wahoo, halibut, escolar - accompanied by a colorful array of grilled eggplant, red and yellow peppers, zucchini and red onions. In addition, try chicken, shellfish, pasta dishes (white sauce), and cheeses.
Also from this Producer: Beaujolais Villages, Bourgogne Blanc, Pinot Noir. Viognier, and Sauvignon Blanc
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