87-88 pts. Just a casual weeknight wine that pairs well with an Agatha Christie movie with the wife (Poirot). The Grenache Blanc seems to have fallen away leaving the Clairette and Bourboulenc to drive the wine. The fruit is pretty austere at this point although there's a bit of citrus peel that adds some freshness and interest.
For the most part this wine is all about the floral and subtle spice notes that wrap around the generous midpalate mouthfeel. If it weren't for the citrus and minerality it might have been a bit too round but there's just enough there to keep it from being too out of balance.
With some suggestion you might be able to decipher some more notes, but there's not much delineation here. There's still enough acidity from the Grenache Blanc but I imagine this would have been better a year or so ago. Definitely time to drink now. Good at the $6 I found it for, but probably isn't for everyone due the lack of expressive fruit.
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Quite refreshing and great QPR. Salted butter, white peach, citrus, lemon peel, slate. clean medium plus finish. can't believe I only paid $6 for this!
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My neighbor bought this on my rec for a party in December. Caterers opened an extra bottle - not drunk so corked and stuck in the fridge since then. We lost our power in the recent east coast/ Midwest storms and pulled this out on a chance and it was perfect. The acidity was softened and the fruit was preserved. The wine was delicious and although I doubt that many will let this one go for years I do think that it will stand the test of time. Really unbelievable for the money
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Great expression of a white Rhone. Nice round mouthfeel, hint of sweetness I'm guessing from some Viognier, wonderful food wine; paired it with a Costco roasted chicken, green salad, sauteed greens, and pureed cauliflower. Had forgotten what I paid for it, and expected it to be in the $20 range.
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I must not be drinking the same lot as some others. This bottle is full of flavor - mostly creamy but tart fruit and medium length balanced finish. At $10 I can't ask for more.
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Not a lot going on here. For me it barely clings to the rating of "good" as the flavors are thin and I struggle to define what it is I'm drinking. The thinness of the wine makes it tough for me to even suggest what light dish I should pair it with. From a good producer but I see why it's more entry level than anything else.
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open for >24 hours before this note (in fridge). nose shows super clean fruit, peaches pears and cherries? on palate, this has great mouthfeel, with stern acid balanced but glycerine giving a super clean slippery finish. this is versatile and also worked with a braised chicken and haricot verts dish tonight. really great value at $10
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Popped and poured. Color light straw. Nose with citrus rind and floral nuances. On palate this is rich but has balancing acid that makes the finish creamy and much longer than expected at this price point. Dynamite deal at $10, and I would pay more for it quite honestly. No brainer.
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A nice change from fruity, oaky wines this is "old world" in style with a fresh, neutral taste dominated by mineral and lemon peel notes. Feels weighty in the mouth, and stands up well to richer fish (tuna, halibut) and its neutrality makes it a nice partner for flavorful summer vegetables, too.
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(13.5%) 60% Grenache Blanc, 20% Clairette, 20% Bourboulenc – Pale, almost clear in the glass with light peach and floral notes on the nose. Medium bodied with nice weight that coats the mouth and palate with honeysuckle, lemon and grapefruit. From there it turns crisp with a mineral acidity before a bit of white pepper emerges on a pleasant, lasting finish. I find this is a nice change of pace, perhaps slightly old world in style, given the big fruity US offerings I typically have in this price range. That said if I drank loads of CdR white guessing I might have a different perspective. (20,000 cases made)
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Ditto on the great value. Very nice, round and smooth mouth feel. Perfectly balanced. The two categorically non-white drinkers at the table both enjoyed.
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10/21/10: Melons. Very soft, light style. Not as intense as a few months ago. However, with some air, this does start to wind up a little bit. Great value. I will admit I'm not quite as fond as when I first tried it a few months ago. 88
7/2/10: Ripe, melony nose. Some richness. Melons again. Ripe, but also bright. A touch of bitterness, which I don't remember from the bottle I had earlier in the week. Still very tasty stuff. 88-89
6/28/10: I like this wine every year, but this might be my favorite yet. Full of melon and stone fruits. Medium bodied, with a richness that is well matched with the acidity. This is just really yummy. You forget you are drinking wine with this wine. The only white CDR I've had that can match this quality is the Coudoulet, but that's also about 3 times as much money. 89
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7/31/2016 - sdahar wrote: 86 Points
Not much left unfortunately
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1/5/2014 - Marcyrillo Does not like this wine: 86 Points
Aromas of passion fruit, peach. Very mineral, floral, a hint of tart. A fair wine, but not my style.
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11/28/2013 - chcook Likes this wine:
Acid spine propels the fruit on this one. Hasn't aged a hair since last bottle. Great value and I expect will last for years
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3/19/2013 - TSBWine wrote: 87 Points
87-88 pts. Just a casual weeknight wine that pairs well with an Agatha Christie movie with the wife (Poirot). The Grenache Blanc seems to have fallen away leaving the Clairette and Bourboulenc to drive the wine. The fruit is pretty austere at this point although there's a bit of citrus peel that adds some freshness and interest.
For the most part this wine is all about the floral and subtle spice notes that wrap around the generous midpalate mouthfeel. If it weren't for the citrus and minerality it might have been a bit too round but there's just enough there to keep it from being too out of balance.
With some suggestion you might be able to decipher some more notes, but there's not much delineation here. There's still enough acidity from the Grenache Blanc but I imagine this would have been better a year or so ago. Definitely time to drink now. Good at the $6 I found it for, but probably isn't for everyone due the lack of expressive fruit.
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2/1/2013 - mattyboy_ Likes this wine: 88 Points
Quite refreshing and great QPR. Salted butter, white peach, citrus, lemon peel, slate. clean medium plus finish. can't believe I only paid $6 for this!
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7/29/2012 - theplatz wrote: 75 Points
Not much here. Has that "alcohol taste on the finish I don't care for". Can't rate this higher than average.
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7/4/2012 - chcook wrote:
My neighbor bought this on my rec for a party in December. Caterers opened an extra bottle - not drunk so corked and stuck in the fridge since then. We lost our power in the recent east coast/ Midwest storms and pulled this out on a chance and it was perfect. The acidity was softened and the fruit was preserved. The wine was delicious and although I doubt that many will let this one go for years I do think that it will stand the test of time. Really unbelievable for the money
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3/9/2012 - MarkPTheCFP wrote: 90 Points
Great expression of a white Rhone. Nice round mouthfeel, hint of sweetness I'm guessing from some Viognier, wonderful food wine; paired it with a Costco roasted chicken, green salad, sauteed greens, and pureed cauliflower. Had forgotten what I paid for it, and expected it to be in the $20 range.
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12/19/2011 - vin0vin0 wrote: 85 Points
A very nice everyday white burgundy, especially for the price. Nice citrus fruits. Flinty, slight minerality with little to no oak overtones.
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11/10/2011 - isaacjamesbaker wrote: 86 Points
Oily and creamy palate with some orange rind and tangy acid. Impressive for the price.
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11/8/2011 - chcook wrote: 89 Points
I must not be drinking the same lot as some others. This bottle is full of flavor - mostly creamy but tart fruit and medium length balanced finish. At $10 I can't ask for more.
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11/7/2011 - chcook wrote: flawed
Badly corked :(
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11/5/2011 - t4drman wrote: 80 Points
Not a lot going on here. For me it barely clings to the rating of "good" as the flavors are thin and I struggle to define what it is I'm drinking. The thinness of the wine makes it tough for me to even suggest what light dish I should pair it with. From a good producer but I see why it's more entry level than anything else.
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9/26/2011 - chcook wrote: 88 Points
open for >24 hours before this note (in fridge). nose shows super clean fruit, peaches pears and cherries? on palate, this has great mouthfeel, with stern acid balanced but glycerine giving a super clean slippery finish. this is versatile and also worked with a braised chicken and haricot verts dish tonight. really great value at $10
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9/11/2011 - snowbear wrote: 85 Points
- Light gold color.
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8/28/2011 - chcook wrote: 89 Points
Popped and poured. Color light straw. Nose with citrus rind and floral nuances. On palate this is rich but has balancing acid that makes the finish creamy and much longer than expected at this price point. Dynamite deal at $10, and I would pay more for it quite honestly. No brainer.
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8/15/2011 - drdebs wrote: 87 Points
A nice change from fruity, oaky wines this is "old world" in style with a fresh, neutral taste dominated by mineral and lemon peel notes. Feels weighty in the mouth, and stands up well to richer fish (tuna, halibut) and its neutrality makes it a nice partner for flavorful summer vegetables, too.
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7/24/2011 - Jason Rzutkiewicz wrote: 86 Points
(13.5%) 60% Grenache Blanc, 20% Clairette, 20% Bourboulenc – Pale, almost clear in the glass with light peach and floral notes on the nose. Medium bodied with nice weight that coats the mouth and palate with honeysuckle, lemon and grapefruit. From there it turns crisp with a mineral acidity before a bit of white pepper emerges on a pleasant, lasting finish. I find this is a nice change of pace, perhaps slightly old world in style, given the big fruity US offerings I typically have in this price range. That said if I drank loads of CdR white guessing I might have a different perspective. (20,000 cases made)
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6/26/2011 - bullmrkt wrote: 88 Points
Ditto on the great value. Very nice, round and smooth mouth feel. Perfectly balanced. The two categorically non-white drinkers at the table both enjoyed.
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6/24/2011 - dalemosier wrote: 88 Points
Outstanding value; nice departure from oaked whites,
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3/22/2011 - bwk wrote:
Fabulous value, easy drinking; melon, lemon and minerals.
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3/11/2011 - ed-d wrote: 86 Points
Funky lemon infused stone fruit aromas. Light entry of fruity lemon & kiwi (?). Wierd, but OK.
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11/18/2010 - natehelg wrote: 87 Points
Very enjoyable. Good QPR.
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10/22/2010 - hutch wrote: 88 Points
10/21/10: Melons. Very soft, light style. Not as intense as a few months ago. However, with some air, this does start to wind up a little bit. Great value. I will admit I'm not quite as fond as when I first tried it a few months ago. 88
7/2/10: Ripe, melony nose. Some richness. Melons again. Ripe, but also bright. A touch of bitterness, which I don't remember from the bottle I had earlier in the week. Still very tasty stuff. 88-89
6/28/10: I like this wine every year, but this might be my favorite yet. Full of melon and stone fruits. Medium bodied, with a richness that is well matched with the acidity. This is just really yummy. You forget you are drinking wine with this wine. The only white CDR I've had that can match this quality is the Coudoulet, but that's also about 3 times as much money. 89
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