Winemaker Notes
An immediately appealing nose, clearly expressive of Roussanne in its notes of beeswax, jasmine, and sweet spice. On the palate, good weight and texture, with flavors of peach pit, lanolin, a little kiss of oak, and a clean river stone-like minerality.
Blend: 33% Roussanne, 32% Grenache Blanc, 14% Picpoul Blanc, 8% Clairette Blanche, 8% Picardan, 5% Bourboulenc
Professional Ratings
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2022 Esprit de Tablas Blanc combines 33% Roussanne, 32% Grenache Blanc, 14% Picpoul Blanc, 8% Picardin, 8% Clairette Blanche and 5% Bourboulenc. The nose is collected and composed, entering with a waxy, nutty richness lifted by succulent, energetic fruit aromas that gain intensity rapidly. The palate shows a beautiful balance of power, nuance and lift, with a mellow, soft texture lined with vibrant acidity through the rich, saline-tinged finish.
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.
