Domaine Vieille Julienne Cotes Du Rhone Lieu-dit Clavin Blanc 2021, 75cl

On the heights of lieu-dit Clavin and at the northern limit of Chateauneuf du Pape, the estate was born in the 17th century. Today, this old vines vineyard’s of 20 hectares (50 acres), in one single block, shared out between red Châteauneuf du Pape "les Trois Sources", red Châteauneuf du Pape "Les Hauts-lieux" and red and white Côtes du Rhône named "Lieu-dit Clavin." Harvests entirely done by hand allow a first selection in the vineyard and a second selection when the grapes (transported in small boxes), arrive at the winery. The vinification continues to be traditional and the fermentation is natural, without any additions. The priceless natural yeasts located in the pruine (berry), reveals both singularity of each terroir and single expression for each vintage. The grapes for the "Lieu-dit Clavin" Rhone white are located on the northern, steeper and cooler part of the domaine holdings. The white grapes are perfectly suited to the marlstone and limestone soils. The average age : 65 years old. Grapes : Clairette, White Grenache, Bourboulenc, Marsanne, Roussane and Viognier. "This has mini Châteauneuf qualities. This is stylish, and I give it marks for character." (John Livingstone-Learmonth, April 2020) ""Based mostly on Clairette and Grenache Blanc, brought up in tank, the 2021 Côtes du Rhône Lieu-Dit Clavin Blanc is a beauty offering lots of orange blossom, acacia flower, and spicy notes in a medium-bodied, balanced, elegant package. I'd be happy to drink a bottle." 91 points. Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com