Solitude Cotes-Du-Rhone Blanc 2023

91 James Suckling Effusive nose of ripe melon, apricot and orange blossom. Medium-bodied with ample ripeness, but a light-footed personality with lively acidity. Pair with grilled fish, Asian cuisine such as yakitoris, tempuras, or poke bowls. Can also be enjoyed as an aperitif. This wine is a blend of 4 varietals : Viognier which brings aromatic richnessand roundness, white Grenache and the Marsanne bring notes of white flowers and fruits, and Clairette for acidity.• 30% Viognier• 30% White Grenache• 30% Marsanne• 10% ClairetteThe grapes are picked early in the morning and fully destemmed. The pressing is soft to extract only the most noble juices. The fermentation takes place in thermo-regulated stainless-steel vats. The malolactic fermentation is not wanted for this wine in order to preserve all the aromatic freshness. The wine is aged 6 months in vats on fine lees before being bottled.