Winemaker Notes
Try pairing with Mussels Mariniere, green salads with avocado and citrus dressing, scallops, ceviche and light fish (halibut, sole) with tropical salsa.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
A beautiful white with dried jasmine, orange peel, honeysuckle, white roses and loquat. Medium to full body and loads of freshness, suggested by the vibrant acidity. Love the fruit played out over the phenolic texture. Drink now.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Wafting from the glass with notes of peach, anise and rose water, the 2017 Côtes de Tablas Blanc is full-bodied, textural and layered, with lovely balance and a long, flavorful finish. It's a blend of 44% Viognier, 24% Marsanne, 20% Grenache Blanc and 12% Roussanne.
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Wine Spectator
Supple and elegant, this white is a graceful mix of spiced poached pear, nectarine and dried mango notes, with hints of spice and dried honeysuckle. Harmonious and wonderfully juicy on the fresh finish. Viognier, Grenache Blanc, Marsanne and Roussanne.
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Jeb Dunnuck
The 2017 Côtes de Tablas Blanc offers slightly more richness and depth, with outstanding notes of white peach, spiced melon, and crushed citrus, with some exotic floral and spice notes emerging with time in the glass. Medium-bodied, nicely textured, and beautifully pure, it’s a no-brainer white to enjoy over the coming 4-6 years.
Full-bodied and flavorful, white Rhône blends originate from France’s Rhône Valley. Today these blends are also becoming popular in other regions. Typically some combination of Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier form the basis of a white Rhône blend with varying degrees of flexibility depending on the exact appellation. Somm Secret—In the Northern Rhône, blends of Marsanne and Roussanne are common but the south retains more variety. Marsanne, Roussanne as well as Bourboulenc, Clairette, Picpoul and Ugni Blanc are typical.
