DOMAINE LA SOLITUDE - Cotes du Rhone BLANC

92 - James Suckling 70% White Grenache 15% Roussanne 15% Viognier Vineyards: Soil: Iron-rich topsoil over clay and limestone Climate: Mediterranean with mild winters, low rainfall, and hot summers. The dominant wind is Mistral. Harvest: Manual. The grape bunches are then carefully sorted to remove any unwanted fruit. Yield: 33 hl/ha Agricultural: Sustainable Vinification: The 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. ML 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. Tasting Note: A nose of white flowers and fresh fruits. A round and greedy mouth with peach notes, a fresh and tasty finish.