We've had this label before in a Rosé and been quite pleased with it so we thought what the heck, let's try the white.
Le Pas de la Beaume
White Côtes du Rhône
Vintage: 2008
Alcohol: 13.5%
Grapes: Grenache Blanc (65%), Clairette (20%), Marsanne (15%)
Price: ~$10
Aromas: Green apple, honeydew, tropical fruit
Flavors: Green apple, lemon, mineral, butter
Acidity: moderate
Sweetness: ultra-dry
Mouthfeel: round
On the nose is crisp green apple, honeydew, and something tropical--like starfruit. But, it could be that I just have starfruit on the brain because dhonig said it...(have I ever even had starfruit?) The flavor is quite starkly mineral, with a rather incongruous buttery finish and, as one observer put it, it is "dryer than a cork." This is a food wine, and does have adequate acidity to serve that purpose.
I don't know, I wasn't all that inspired by this one. It's a decent good table wine that goes well with food, but I don't have much to say about it. I know people who like this wine. I think I prefer the Rosé. I couldn't remember having a Grenache Blanc before but, checking back, I see indeed we have, and it seems we enjoyed that one a bit more.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
$10 Tuesday: White Côtes du Rhône
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2 comments:
Too bad about this one. I like / love the CDR blancs (along with almost all the white Rhones).
For a more tasty white Rhone, check out the 07 Chapoutier Crozes-Hermitage. It isn't Grenache B, but dang it is bright and tay-stee! (about $17 down Souf!)
Great post!
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