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 | 2011 La Grande Cote Mon Blanc
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| Other White Wines
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| 75 | | | 93 | JaneGarvey | Atlanta | Georgia | USA | We think of Zinfandel when we think of Paso Robles, CA, and that’s warranted (see red wines below). But Paso Robles also has developed Rhône-based wines among its icon inventory. This white wine is just one example. Made of Grenache blanc (95%) and Roussanne (5%), both Rhône grapes, this is an excellent example of where California, and Paso Robles particularly, has taken Rhône grape varieties. This medium-bodied dry white wine shows a slight coppery straw color. It was fermented and aged (on the lees) in stainless steel. No oak. Yeah! Fresh fruit aromas focus on pear, white melon and Fuji apple, and the flavors follow in lockstep with these characters. Good acidity gives this delectable flavor profile some serious backbone, and there’s a little stony minerality there as well. Serve moderately chilled, about 60F/15C in medium-sized tulip-shaped glasses.
Suggested Food Pairings:
Chicken terrine with herbed mayonnaise; poulet à la crème; Chinese peanut chicken; baked, creamy fish dishes; chicken pot pie; baked whole flounder with crab and bread crumb stuffing; creamy chicken salads; scallops baked with piped puréed potatoes; crumbed sweetbreads with sautéed pear, spinach and cream; baked sea bass, fresh cod, or halibut with butter and fresh herbs.
Distributors:
Big Boat Wine Co. | 07/01/2012 |
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