Brotte Les Hauts de Barville Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc

A white Châteauneuf-du-Pape from Maison Brotte, made from 70% White Grenache, 15% Clairette, 10% Bourboulenc and 5% Roussanne. Hand-harvested at perfect maturity early in the morning. Around 24,000 bottles are made each year.

Tasting notes

• Appearance: golden-yellow with bright green tints.
• Nose: complex and discreet, fresh, with mineral, smoky and lemony notes. With age it develops peaches, apples, ripe pears, roses and gunflint.
• Palate: fresh on entry, with a balance of roundness and acidity and lemony, mineral overtones. With age it gains roundness and elegance, ripe yellow fruit, flowers and citrus, and a lovely length.

Winemaking

Gentle pneumatic pressing and cold settling, then fermentation at 17-20°C depending on the grape variety. Aged 6 months on the fine lees in concrete and stainless steel vats.

Ratings

2024 vintage: 91 points Wine Spectator. 2023 vintage: 93/100 Wine Enthusiast.

Details

Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, Southern Rhône, France. 750ml.