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Domaine Brusset - Cairanne Les Travers blanc 2023

Rhône

White

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90/100

James Suckling

floral
round-tipped
exotic fruits

"A delicate vintage!

"A medium-bodied, juicy and fruity blend of Grenache blanc, Viognier, Roussanne and Clairette, this wine has notes of apples, dried herbs, white peaches and some dried leaves. Well-made, succulent and delicious. Drink now. (James Suckling 2024)

Features

Estate

Domaine Brusset

Cuvée

Les Travers

Vintage

2023

Designation

Cairanne

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

Clairette, Grenache blanc, Roussanne, Viognier

Terroirs

Clay-limestone soils on the hillsides, sandy on the plain

Viticulture

Traditional and meticulous

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

Direct pneumatic pressing, cold settling, 70% of fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks (16°C) and 30% in new barrels with bâtonnage, malolactic fermentation carried out.

Alcohol content

13.5%

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Very clear, brilliant colour with green highlights

Nose

Predominantly floral (hawthorn), nuanced by exotic fruit and apricot scents, followed by vanilla notes.

Mouth

Round, fruity attack, fat, fleshy finish, dry, supple wine

Serve

AT 8-10°C

Drink before

2028

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

Goes well with oysters, shellfish, fish and white meats...

Domaine Brusset

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Domaine rated 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)

About the domain :

Laurent, André's grandson, is now at the head of the estate, developing a wide range of wines from nearly 70 parcels, including terraced vineyards in the spectacular Dentelles de Montmirail. This fragmentation is an advantage when it comes to blending. The 2017 vintage was somewhat troubled.

Guide Hachette des vins

Guide Hachette des vins

Domaine noté (guide 2022) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)

About the domain :

Seventy-eight south-facing terraces make up this 70-hectare vineyard beneath the Dentelles de Montmirail. Created in 1947 by André Brusset, then managed by his son Daniel, it is now run by his grandson Laurent. The estate is present in 5 AOCs and produces a total of 14 different cuvées. A sure bet for Gigondas and Cairanne.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Domaine noté (guide 2021) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About the domain :

Laurent Brusset's domaine now covers 70 hectares, based in the village of Cairanne but stretching as far as the Ventoux and into the Dentelles above Gigondas. Founded by his grandfather in 1947, vinification here is modern yet balanced, with a mix of vats, demi-muids and barrels used, depending on the cuvée. Similarly, some wines are entirely destemmed or entirely clustered, with a blend used for others. "When you have great maturity," Brusset explained, "it's better to keep the stems." In entry-level wines, Brusset aims for drinkability, but in top-level cuvées, he looks for complexity and the ability to age. "Sixteen is a very fine vintage," said Brusset. "It has good balance, great acidity." In 2017, there's about half a degree more alcohol and lower acidity. His yields at Cairanne averaged just 20 hectoliters per hectare, the smallest he'd ever seen. So he adjusted his extraction accordingly, doing no punch-downs and only very delicate pumping, to avoid extracting hard tannins.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Estate rated (guide 2022) Tasting Review

About the domain :

A fan of powerful wines, he has opted for an infused style. Based in Cairanne, Domaine Brusset cultivates 70 hectares of vines in five appellations. For a long time, Laurent Brusset produced powerful wines, seeking density in winemaking by means of thorough extractions. Today, he works more with infusion to obtain finer wines. His organic conversion over the past two years has required considerable manpower on the slopes he farms, which are difficult to mechanize. But for him, the crucial point remains the optimal ripeness of the grapes at harvest time. So it's hardly surprising that we were seduced by his beautiful wines, bursting with generous fruit.

James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (guide 2024) 90/100

Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended

About the wine:

A medium-bodied, juicy and fruity blend of Grenache blanc, Viognier, Roussanne and Clairette, this wine presents notes of apples, dried herbs, white peaches and a few dried leaves. Well-made, succulent and delicious. Enjoy it now.

Terre de Vins

Terre de Vins

Wine rated Coup de Coeur

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Note and review by M. FREDERIC G. Published on 29/11/2024

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