Clos Roquète Blanc 2008
IWC – JAN 2010 – 90 points – $35
Yellow-gold. Pungent aromas of mango, papaya, peach pit and smoky minerals. Lush, palate-coating tropical fruit flavors are braced by zesty minerals, picking up a note of bitter lemon rind on the back. Suave, penetrating, subtly sweet citrus flavors linger on a spicy finish. This will work with light as well as richer foods.
WINE ADVOCATE – OCT 2009 – ROBERT PARKER rating 90 –
Readers should not ignore La Roquete’s white wine. The 2008 Chateauneuf du Pape blanc (a blend of equal parts Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, and Bourboulenc) exhibits aromas of anise, flowers, quince, and white peaches in its richly fruity, elegant personality. Consume it over the next year. Shrewd connoisseurs of Chateauneuf du Pape should be paying attention to what is taking place at La Roquete. This property was acquired by the Brunier family (who also own Vieux Telegraphe) in the mid-eighties, and over the last 4-5 years they have made successful efforts to upgrade the quality dramatically.
WINE SPECTATOR INSIDER – 29 OCT 2009 – JM – 91 pts
Nicely ripe for the vintage, with a buttery edge to the peach, melon and starfruit flavors which glide through the plump, creamy finish. Floral hint keeps it all honest. Equal parts Grenache Blanc, Roussanne and Clairette. Drink now
RVF – JUIN 2009 – note : entre 18 et 20
DOMAINE LA ROQUETE ET VIEUX TELEGRAPHE
On sent le même coup de partte sur ces deux vins, même si le Vieux Télégraphe s\’impose par une race et une classe supérieures avec son petit nez qui \ »meursaulte\ » par un boisé toasté bien maitrisé. La Roquète offre plus de nervosité, c\’est presque tannique en bouche et sans lourdeur/ Bravo !
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