Retour Domaine La Manarine - Châteauneuf-du-Pape - La Bigote - White - 2023
COUNTRY/REGION: Rhône Valley
DESIGNATION: AOP Châteauneuf-du-Pape
COLOR: White
VINTAGE: 2023
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Clairette
ALCOHOL: 14 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Bright golden yellow.
Nose Intense aromas of yellow fruits, peach, and apricot are complemented by delicate spice notes, striking a balance between freshness and richness.
Palate The palate offers impressive volume, with a complex, layered texture and a touch of opulence, finishing with subtle, refined bitterness.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve between 10 and 12°C.
Food Poultry stuffed with fresh herbs and mushrooms, cod on a butternut crumble, poached monkfish with citrus fruit.
Cellar ageing From now until 2029
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine White wines from Châteauneuf-du-Pape are a rare treasure, accounting for just 7% of the appellation's production. Domaine La Manarine is a standout ambassador, championing these wines with a commitment to organic viticulture in some of the region's most exceptional vineyards.
Wine The 2023 White Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Bigote, crafted entirely from Clairette, is undoubtedly one of the appellation’s finest expressions. Sourced from 60-year-old vines and gently aged in large neutral oak containers, this white wine showcases beautifully ripened grapes with notes of stone fruits, spices, and juicy peach. Expressive and radiant, it offers a harmonious balance of richness, tension, and volume, making it both approachable and captivating. Perfectly suited for pairing with white meats or elegant fish dishes. Rated 93-94/100 by the Selection Committee.
Vinification Hand harvested. Direct pressing. Alcoholic fermentation at 18°C. Aged for 8 months in demi-muids.
AWARDS
AWARDS A wine rated 94/100 by our Committee!