Domaine André Brunel - Côtes du Rhône La Bécassonne 2021
"A real treat!"
Grown on a unique plot with clay soil and limestone subsoil, this blend of Roussanne (50%), Grenache Blanc, and Clairette is characterized by notes of white flowers and exotic fruits. Combining roundness, body, and freshness, this white Côtes du Rhône is perfect with grilled poultry or white fish in sauce!
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Nose
Notes of white flowers and exotic fruits
Mouth
Round with floral and exotic fruit notes, balanced by a pleasant freshness
Serve
At 10°C
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with white meat and fish in sauce...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
André Brunel's wines always combine generosity, refined tannins, and freshness. The white wine is very refined and contains a significant proportion of Clairette. In the red wine, Grenache dominates with a proportion of Mourvèdre. Finally, the La Centenaire cuvée is made from very old Grenache vines planted on the Mont-Redon plateau. The 2014 vintage is a classic expression of the style of wines from the Mont-Redon plateau with its large rounded pebbles. The 2015 La Centenaire cuvée is very successful, as is the 2016 white.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2022 guide) 2 stars (These very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the estate:
Although little known in France, André Brunel is nevertheless one of the elite producers in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. He produces distinguished wines, whose main strengths are their minerality and refinement. The entire range is of a consistently high standard. The classic Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a quiet force, full of finesse and nuance. In great years, the estate produces a small quantity of a magnificent cuvée from vines planted in 1889 on the Farguerol plateau, called Cuvée Centenaire, which was first produced in 1989. It quickly achieved worldwide success, which was richly deserved. André Brunel still has a few rare and magnificent old bottles, from 1947 and 1967 or, more recently, from 1978, which demonstrate undeniable expertise, reflected in the quality of today's wines.
Customer rating
3.6/5
based on 7 reviews
Note and opinion by Mr. FREDERIC B. Published on 06/28/2022
A very pleasant roundness on the palate and a beautiful balance. Perfect.
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Note and opinion by Mr. JEAN-MARC D. Published on 05/28/2022
A beautifully fresh nose with fruity and mineral notes. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and quite warm, but the finish, with its lovely bitter notes, remains fresh and elegant. A lovely Côtes-du-Rhône from a great estate!
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Review and opinion by Mr. PASCAL L. Published on 10/03/2024
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Note and opinion by Mr. ERIC F. Published on 03/22/2024
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Note and opinion by Mr. JEAN FRANCOIS D. Published on 06/09/2022
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Note and opinion by Mr. MICHEL P. Published on 06/08/2022
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Note and opinion by Mr. BALTHASAR T. Published on 05/18/2022
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