From the very tiny appellation of Clairette de Bellegarde, their terrific 2010 is 100% Clairette, tank-fermented and aged. A crisp, perfumed wine with lots of flowery notes intermixed with white citrus and a hint of nectarine, it is medium-bodied, zesty, and a totally delightful example of a dry white and of Clairette’s potential. Drink it over the next several years. (10/ 2011)
The appellation is pretty obscure, but this AOC Clairette de Bellegarde is a wonderful introduction to the the grape Clairette. At Mas Carlot the grapes are picked by hand and the bunches put through a strict selection process. Fermentation is carried out at cool temperatures and without any oak influence. This is a single-variety wine boasting a lovely pale yellow color and aromas of orange blossom and honey. The attack is fleshy, leading into plush but very clean flavor profile. Delicious! 13.5% abv.
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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