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Domaine des Escaravailles La Galopine Côtes du Rhône 2019
Specificaties
In de neus rijp geel fruit, florale tonen, honing en toast. De mondinzet toont eveneens rijp geel fruit (peer, meloen, ananas), een botertje en exotische kruidigheid (gember, anijs). In de mondontwikkeling komen de fraaie mineraliteit en aangename zuurgraad goed door. De afdronk is vitaal, heeft een lichte vettigheid, houdt lang aan en komt zeer gebalanceerd over. Een volwaardige wijn die prima is opgewassen tegen kruidig (Thais) eten, wit vlees en gevogelte. [september 2019]
John Livingston/drinkrhone.com: “The bouquet has a subdued aroma of cooked white fruits such as peach, in compote form, with nudges of vanilla from the oak. It’s a quietly sturdy opening, and suggests this is table more than aperitif wine. The palate is dense, filled, with a gradual wave of white fruits, nectarine and grape essence, followed by a nutty run from the oak into the finish. It has enough freshness to avoid being static, is a solid white for white meats, full fish such as monkfish, cheese such as Brie de Meaux. It can open further after a second winter. Decanting would be a good idea, too.” [september 2020]
Wine Advocate/Joe Czerwinski: “A barrel-fermented blend of Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier grown in Rasteau (a red-wine-only appellation), the 2018 Cotes du Rhone Blanc la Galopine features aromas of pear, apricot and melon. It’s full-bodied and round in the mouth—lush, in fact—then shows a silky hint of tannin on the finish.” [October 2019]