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- Izzy - 07-29-2007
What grape is this wine made from? A friend of mine suggested I try a bottle but I like to know what it is first. Anybody?
- hotwine - 07-29-2007
Several white wines are produced in the Rhone. Among them are Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Marsanne, Piquepoul, Clairette, Picardan and Viognier. (Larousse, pg 244). Don't know what would go into a CdR Blanc, but maybe the grapes are listed on the bottle recommended by your friend.
- zenda2 - 08-05-2007
I like Perrin Reserve Cotes du Rhone blanc. It's made of 50% Grenache Blanc, 20% Bourboulenc, and 10% Marsanne, Roussane, and Viognier. The Perrin's make another similar wine - their La Vieille Ferme white Cotes du Luberon made from Grenache Blanc, Roussanne and Ugni Blanc. It costs a few dollars less, but both are very tasty on a hot summer day.
http://www.wine.com/V6/La-Vieille-Ferme-Cotes-du-Luberon-Blanc-2005/wine/86815/detail.aspx
http://www.wine.com/V6/Perrin-Reserve-Cotes-du-Rhone-Blanc-2005/wine/87053/detail.aspx