Boutinot ‘La Fleur Solitaire’, Côtes du Rhône Blanc

Boutinot ‘La Fleur Solitaire’, Côtes du Rhône Blanc

Boutinot ‘La Fleur Solitaire’, Côtes du Rhône Blanc

 

Although famed for its red wines, white wines have a long heritage in the southern Rhône valley, where the locals enjoy an occasional glass at the start of a warm evening. La Fleur Solitaire is a solitaire amongst the rubies of our Boutinot Rhône range; a white Côtes du Rhône made from traditional southern Rhône white grape varieties.


ABV STRENGTH 13.5
BOTTLE SIZE 70cl
COUNTRY France
GRAPE Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Rousanne
REGION Cotes du Rhone
VINTAGE 2022

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Tasting Notes

Proper white Côtes du Rhône; fresh, medium-bodied, vinous. The nose is pretty and delicate, with a waft of fennel tops and hints of hedgerow flowers. The flavours are nuanced and refined rather than overt. Careful use of oak adds texture and structure without masking the freshness of this very drinkable white.

Production

Following an experiment with a micro cuvée crafted from seven barrels back in 2009, we now source grapes from selected vineyards in the southern Rhône. Each parcel is picked separately in the cooler early daylight hours for gentle pressing that same morning, and each is fermented at a low temperature. To a base of Grenache Blanc, we blend Viognier along with co-fermented pairs of Roussanne/Marsanne and Bourboulenc/Clairette. Over the years we have increased the proportion vinified in stainless steel, with just under a third of the wine now vinified and matured for 6 months French oak barrels (mostly 3rd fill but some new) to add complexity and creaminess.

Food Matching

A lovely apéritif, and delicious with lighter dishes such as grilled asparagus drizzled with olive oil and toasted almonds or a goats cheese salad. Fish and chicken are a perfect partner; especially grilled halibut or cod, or a creamy chicken dishes such as the French Poulet à l’Estragon (chicken in a tarragon sauce).

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Vince & Louise Melvin
Love it!!

Far too easy to enjoy!! The boys recommended it on our first visit and we pretty consistently go back to it. We always try something new but this one is just perfectly pleasant!!

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