Clos Des Lumières Cotes du Rhone Blanc

Domaine le Clos des Lumières Côtes du Rhône Blanc

WHY WE LOVE IT

  • Vibrant, fresh Cotes du Rhone Blanc with gorgeous floral lift!

Varietal Composition: 40% Viognier, 40% Grenache Blanc, 20% Bourboulenc

Elaboration: The grapes are harvested at night to prevent oxidation. The grapes are destemmed and crushed in a pneumatic press. The wine stays on the fine lees to increase the complexity of the wine and accentuate the aromas.

Tasting Notes:  Floral nose accompanied by lychee aromas, a lively and ample mouth feel. Beautifully balanced, with hints of vanilla, citrus fruits, and almonds on the finish.

PRESS

2021 – 2 stars Guide Hachette

PRODUCER BACKGROUND

Domaine le Clos des Lumières is a 50-hectare, family farm founded in 1946 by the grandfather of the do Save maine’s current vigneron, Gerald Serrano.  The ambitious and talented Gerald Serrano is solely responsible for the recent “coming out” of this estate – Prior to taking things over in 2003 Gerald’s father was selling all grapes on the estate to the local cooperative.

Having grown up on the property, Gerald is intimately familiar with the terroir here.  The oldest vines now edge 60 years in age and this land really seems to “pack the character in.”.  We’ve sold massive amounts of Rhone wine over the last forty years, and these are the most well-received Cotes du Rhone values we’ve carried in our history.

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