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The impact of the Rhone soil character and hills on the grapes in this southern location is unmistakable. This is a luscious, full-flavored white. It's great with grilled foods, seafoods, and rich pasta recipes. The Rhône Valley of France has a well-deserved reputation for fine red wines, but also yields concentrated and flavorful whites. The Etienne-Rodier 2008 Côtes du Rhône Blanc is a splendid example of the richness and exotic appeal of the region's white wines.
Cépages: Viognier 55%, Grenache Blanc 25% and Carignan 20% About the Producer: The Rodier Family has long been a well-established family in Dijon. At the beginning of the 20th century, Etienne Rodier became a wine-merchant. Etienne had a fine palate and developed a highly respected reputation in Burgundy. He died fairly young and his son, Camille Rodier, who created the famous Confrerie des Chevaliers du Tastevin, took over. The wines from Etienne Rodier are famous for their elegance and their finesse.
As reflected by the worldwide recognition these wines routinely receive, their passion for viticulture and winemaking continues undiminished in the current generation. Tasting
Notes: Chock full of personality – so
aromatic and complex that it smells like a particularly delicious
tincture for soothing throats. A fresh and easy wine with a beautiful
structure that exhibits lovely fruity aromas. The bouquet
of the 2008 Etienne-Rodier Côtes du Rhône Blanc reflects
its Mediterranean origins. Aromas of peach and citrus fruits mix
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 foods. This is a seriously interesting white
wine – one that would provide a welcome change from barrel
fermented Chardonnay.
Recommended Food Pairings: Grilled Fish, Poultry. Try it with fresh fish accompanied by a colorful array of grilled or roasted seasonal vegetables
See also from this producer: VDP Pinot Noir,
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