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Domaine André Brunel - Côtes du Rhône La Bécassonne 2021

Rhône

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floral
round-tipped
exotic fruits

"A real treat!

From a single parcel with clay soil and limestone subsoil, this blend of Roussanne (50%), Grenache Blanc, Clairette is characterized by notes of white flowers and exotic fruits. Combining roundness, body and freshness, this white Côtes du Rhône is perfect with grilled poultry or white fish in sauce!

Features

Estate

Domaine Les Cailloux - André Brunel

Cuvée

La Bécassonne

Vintage

2021

Designation

Côtes du Rhône

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

50% Roussanne, 30% Grenache Blanc, 20% Clairette

Terroirs

Clay soil on limestone subsoil, east-facing slope

Viticulture

Traditional and meticulous

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

In concrete tanks at a controlled temperature of around 18°C

Breeding

6 months in concrete tanks

Alcohol content

13,5%

Tasting & pairing

Nose

Notes of white flowers and exotic fruits

Mouth

Round with floral and exotic fruit character, balanced by good freshness

Serve

AT 10°C

Drink before

2025

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with white meats and fish in sauce...

Domain Les Cailloux - André Brunel

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Domain rated (2020 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)

About the domain :

André Brunel's wines always combine generosity, fine tannins and freshness. The white is very refined, with a high proportion of clairette. In the reds, Grenache dominates, with some Mourvèdre. Finally, the cuvée la-centenaire is made from very old Grenache vines planted on the Mont-Redon plateau. The 2014 is a classic expression of the style of wines from the plateau of large rounded pebbles of Mont-Redon. The 2015 cuvée centenaire is a great success, as is the 2016 white.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Domain rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

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

Domaine rated (2022 guide) 2*Stars (These great estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, because of their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).

About the domain :

Little known in France, André Brunel is nevertheless one of the elite of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. His racy wines are characterized by minerality and refinement. The entire range is extremely consistent. The classic Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a quiet force, full of finesse and nuance. In the best years, the estate produces a small quantity of a magnificent cuvée from vines planted in 1889 on the Farguerol plateau, called Cuvée Centenaire, which was launched in 1989. It enjoyed rapid and well-deserved worldwide success. André Brunel still owns a few rare and magnificent old bottles, from 1947 and 1967 or, more recently, from 1978, which show an undeniable savoir-faire that is reflected in the quality of today's wines.

Customer reviews

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3.6/5

on 7 reviews

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Note and review by M. FREDERIC B. Published on 28/06/2022

A very pleasant roundness on the palate and a fine balance. Perfect

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Note and review by M. JEAN-MARC D. Published on 28/05/2022

Fresh nose with fruity and mineral notes. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and fairly warm, but the finish, with its fine bitters, remains fresh and slender. A lovely Côtes-du-Rhône from a great estate!

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Note and review by M. PASCAL L. Published on 03/10/2024

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Note and review by M. ERIC F. Published on 22/03/2024

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Note and review by M. JEAN FRANCOIS D. Published on 09/06/2022

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Note and review by M. BALTHASAR T. Published on 18/05/2022

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