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 Vintage2006 Label 1 of 11 
TypeWhite
ProducerDomaine de la Becassonne
VarietyWhite Rhone Blend
DesignationBlanc
Vineyardn/a
CountryFrance
RegionRhône
SubRegionSouthern Rhône
AppellationCôtes du Rhône
UPC Code(s)087396004249

Drinking Windows and Values
Drinking window: Drink between 2008 and 2010 (based on 20 user opinions)

Community Tasting History

Community Tasting Notes (average 87.3 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 16 notes) - hiding notes with no text

 Tasted by benjordan on 1/28/2012: Drink up. (1633 views)
 Tasted by benjordan on 12/31/2010: Good. No plastic cork problem at this point, but close to mature? (1784 views)
 Tasted by Cunningham on 1/3/2009: 4/5 Stars (2160 views)
 Tasted by Rynoh on 12/24/2008 & rated 84 points: Was good but not great, not what I was expecting. (1995 views)
 Tasted by T.J.Burn on 6/12/2008 & rated 88 points: Good pears and some minerals, nice balanced acidity and a great mouthfeel. Reminds me why I love Rhone whites. (2322 views)
 Tasted by danstrings on 6/11/2008 & rated 88 points: Showed fresh and clean this time, a real nice white Rhone with minerality and lotsa fruit like pear/apple/peach. (1091 views)
 Tasted by danstrings on 12/31/2007 & rated 86 points: Fresh and unassuming. A teeny bit more astringent this time, but a great deal. (1197 views)
 Tasted by medieval24 on 12/29/2007 & rated 90 points: fresh pear and fruit, minerals, not too sweet, moderate finish. great value for a white. (1284 views)
 Tasted by danstrings on 12/4/2007 & rated 87 points: Wichita paella dinner--nice fresh value white Rhone! (1259 views)
 Tasted by danstrings on 11/22/2007 & rated 88 points: Rob's Thanksgiving--Nice fresh value CdR, bright with nice pear elements. (1252 views)
 Tasted by danstrings on 11/10/2007 & rated 88 points: Again, fresh, bright, juicy acidity, interesting nutty notes but more citrus-leaning (1239 views)
 Tasted by danstrings on 10/28/2007 & rated 90 points: Amazing value--a fresh and wonderful CdR Blanc, loaded with orange blossom, pear and vanilla. (1269 views)
 Tasted by OneLastSyrah on 9/29/2007: ($10) 50% Roussanne, 20% Clairette, 30% Grenache Blanc. 13% ABV. Nose has apple fruit along with a touch of waxy resin. The palate is medium-full bodied and round with a little bit of late tanginess. Kind of reminds me of an unoaked Chardonnay. Nice value. Bobby Kacher wine. (918 views)
 Tasted by Hi-Ho-Silver on 8/9/2007 & rated 85 points: Very light but nice pear flavor (1522 views)
 Tasted by wcacern on 7/22/2007 & rated 88 points: clear light golden yellow color. nice aromas of pear, apple, minerals. light mouthfeel, has nice tart fruit flavors, crisp acid, and a slightly bitter finish. (1390 views)

CellarTracker Wiki Articles (login to edit | view all articles)

White Rhone Blend

A white wine containing two or more Rhône varieties, including: Viognier, Marsanne, Roussanne, Clairette, Grenache Blanc and Bourboulenc.

France

Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)

Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings

2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.com

Rhône

Guide to the wines, wineries and appellations in the Rhone Valley The Rhône Valley/Le Vins de la Vallée du Rhône (Comité Interprofession des vins AOC Côtes et vallée du Rhône)

### Wine Scholar Guild's Rhône valley vintage charts & ratings ###

Southern Rhône

Guide to the wines, wineries and appellations in the Southern Rhone Valley

Côtes du Rhône

Côtes du Rhône (Wikipedia)

 
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