Rare Northern Rhone White!
2020 Domaine Clape Saint Peray Blanc....$85.99
So much candied-citrus character on the nose and on the rich, creamy palate. Surprising freshness lifts the full body and gives the nutty finish considerable length and mineral energy. From one hectare, planted with 80% marsanne and 20% roussanne. Drink or hold.
Rated 94/100 James Suckling
Starts soft and gentle, then the sparkling, bright acidity spreads over the palate. Great purity, balance and roundness; very satisfying. A mix of 60-year-old and seven-year-old vines, vinified in oak.
Rated 94/100 Decanter
So much candied-citrus character on the nose and on the rich, creamy palate. Surprising freshness lifts the full body and gives the nutty finish considerable length and mineral energy. From one hectare, planted with 80% marsanne and 20% roussanne. Drink or hold.
Rated 94/100 James Suckling
Starts soft and gentle, then the sparkling, bright acidity spreads over the palate. Great purity, balance and roundness; very satisfying. A mix of 60-year-old and seven-year-old vines, vinified in oak.
Rated 94/100 Decanter
Domaine Auguste Clape, a legendary name in the northern Rhône Valley, also produces St-Péray white wines, although they are better known for their iconic Cornas Syrah reds. The St-Péray wines from Clape are highly regarded but produced in limited quantities, making them a hidden gem for white wine enthusiasts.
Fun facts about St. Peray
- Blend of Marsanne and Roussanne grape
- Only white wine is made in St. Peray
- St-Péray is an appellation in the northern Rhône Valley of France.
- High-quality St-Péray whites like Domaine Clape's can age gracefully, developing complex notes of honey, nuts, and dried fruits over time
- St-Péray is one of the smallest appellations in the Rhône Valley, making its wines relatively rare and sought-after by wine enthusiasts.
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