Costières de Nîmes "Galets Dorés" Blanc

France
Rhône
2023
A blend of mostly Grenache with a compliment of Roussanne, Vermentino and Clairette grown in the rare limestone soil of the area. The northern exposure of this terroir provides a cooler environment for the vines and inflects the harsher extremes of the mediterranean summer. This northern site also lends a substantial vivacity to the wines which is guarded throughout its wine-making process by a rigorous temperature control preserving all of its natural fruit and freshness. Fermented and aged in stainless steel.
91 points
"A fresh, vivid and textural blend of grenache blanc, roussanne and vermentino. Notes of fresh lemons, warm herbs and stones on the nose. Medium body with a fresh core of blanched almonds and sliced green pears bringing freshness and balance. Vivid and well composed. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold."
James Suckling,
www.jamessuckling.com,
June 17, 2024

SKU/Code: 
DB9965-23
Product Line: 
National Portfolio
Wine
White
Varietal: 
Grenache Blanc
Farming Type: 
Biodynamic